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Why participate?
The digital communications sector is an important UK industrial sector in its own right and is a crucial lever for wider economic and social benefits. In addition to being a leading consumer of wireless applications, the UK is proactively developing and adopting spectrum-dependent new technologies, systems and services to maximise future economic benefits.
Spectrum has a very diverse range of use - from terrestrial and satellite communications and broadcasting; to emergency, aeronautical and maritime radio services and scientific activities. Without an adequate and suitable supply of spectrum with a fit-for-purpose regulatory framework much of the economic and social benefits from spectrum will be undermined.
It is therefore essential that the diverse range of spectrum users (across the value chain) participate in the Spectrum Forum so that it provides the expert insights across the range of uses and assists the Government and Ofcom in developing a fit for purpose spectrum policies and regulations.
Membership composition
The Forum will be industry-led and involvement in the Forum will be open to the full range of UK spectrum users.
In this context the term 'spectrum users' is to be interpreted in the widest sense -including all industry sectors which use (or will use) wireless techniques and organisations involved in the entire value chain in these activities.
Become involved:
- Become involved in the UK Spectrum Policy Forum to ensure your current and future spectrum needs are represented.
- Keep up-to-date and be involved as Industry and Government develop a medium and long-term UK spectrum strategy.
- If you would like to help set our workplan and decide on what research we commission please ask about becoming a member of our Steering Board.
For more information, please contact:
Tales Gaspar
Tales Gaspar
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 0207 331 2000
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/talesngaspar
Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel is Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, leading the Communications Infrastructure and Services Programme at techUK and overseeing the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Jaynesh has extensive experience in the sector, having worked for CityFibre (a full fibre broadband company) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on digital infrastructure policy. Most recently Jaynesh led on policy and public affairs in the UK and Ireland for ChargePoint (an EV charging network).
Prior to this Jaynesh worked in the Cabinet Office for more than five years, including over two years at the Government Digital Service (GDS) supporting the digital transformation of UK Government.
Jaynesh has a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayneshpatel/
Sophie Greaves
Sophie Greaves
Sophie Greaves is Head of Programme for Communications Infrastructure and Services at techUK, and oversees the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie was promoted to Head having been Programme Manager for Communications Infrastructure and Services, leading techUK's telecoms activities, engagement and policy development. Previously, Sophie was Programme Assistant across a variety of areas including the Broadband Stakeholder Group, Central Government, Financial Services and Communications Infrastructure programmes.
Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London; her dissertation examined US telecoms policy relating to net neutrality and content distribution.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- Twitter:
- @SJMJames1
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/
Matthew Wild
Matthew Wild
Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2000