https://tech.newstatesman.com/business/airwaves-freed-up-for-5g-and-rural-coverage-in-infrastructure-major-milestone

What is being heralded as a “major milestone” in digital infrastructure has been achieved as radio waves previously used by TV have been freed up for 5G and mobile coverage in rural regions.

Digital infrastructure minister Matt Warman announced today the completion of a four-year, £350 million infrastructure project to clear the 700 MHz spectrum band – a low frequency suited to carrying mobile signals over long distances and into buildings. The programme involved more than 20 million television sets being re-tuned to receive Freeview channels on lower frequencies.