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WOLVERHAMPTON 5G TOOLKIT Our digital future Wolverhampton’s digital strategy A digital toolkit to provide information, resources and guidance for businesses, local enterprise, telecoms providers, residents, builders and developers.
Wolverhampton 5G Toolkit
Contents
P3 Readying Wolverhampton for a 5G connected future
P4 Digital and 5G projects in Wolverhampton
P5 Full fibre and 5G support available to residents and businesses
P8 Full fibre and 5G support available to builders and developers
P9 Full fibre and 5G support available to telecoms companies
P10 Recommendations, approaches and key messages
P14 FAQs
P17 Additional resources
P18 Thank you and contact details
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Wolverhampton 5G Toolkit
Readying Wolverhampton for
a 5G connected future
City of Wolverhampton Council is infrastructure and innovation and the This will help bring innovation, opportunities
committed to supporting the rollout of importance of digital skills and connectivity and business to Wolverhampton, supporting
digital infrastructure to futureproof to ensure residents can access services, and its ambition of becoming a leading digital
and enhance the reputation of interact with friends and family. city ready for the future. We will continue to
Wolverhampton as a place to live, work closely with key stakeholders including
run a business and invest. We are working in partnership with West the University of Wolverhampton and Royal
Midlands 5G (WM5G), a part of the West Wolverhampton NHS Trust to support
Digital infrastructure has become the Midlands Combined Authority set up to innovation through 5G.
backbone of a modern thriving economy, accelerate the benefits of 5G throughout
driving productivity, spreading growth, the region. We have developed this digital toolkit to
ensuring agile and efficient public provide information, resources and guidance
services and a thriving social and Together we are making our ambition for residents, businesses, local enterprise
business environment. a reality through numerous projects partnerships, telecoms providers, builders
that improve connectivity for everyone and developers who are keen to get involved
It is believed that COVID-19 has accelerated and create new opportunities for local or learn more about this work.
the adoption of digital services by between businesses and enterprise, helping them
2-5 years, and connectivity is now deemed reap the benefits of 5G. We hope you find this document useful and
critical to levelling up the economy, and that you will join us in our mission to shape
driving public and private recovery, growth We are pleased that Wolverhampton Wolverhampton’s digital future.
and innovation. will be home to one of the region’s three
5PRING 5G acceleration facilities. These
‘Driven by Digital’ is a cross cutting scheme accelerators have been developed to
in Wolverhampton’s ‘Relighting Our City’ help facilitate collaboration between
recovery commitment, and a key element in businesses, entrepreneurs and local
making the city a major player in UK’s digital authorities in helping to solve problems
market and generating new opportunities and explore exciting, commercially scalable
Councillor Louise Miles Robert Franks
and jobs. Driven by Digital recognises the opportunities. Cabinet Member Managing Director of West
city’s position at the forefront of digital for Resources Midlands 5G Limited
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Wolverhampton 5G Toolkit
Digital and 5G projects in
Wolverhampton City of Wolverhampton’s 5G
and Digital Infrastructure Map
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The University is looking to run a construction testbed at its
7 Smart Health (New Cross Hospital)
A ‘5G Health’ working group is exploring the concept of ‘Smart Health’.
that will benefit residents, businesses and visitors in the near future. Springfield Campus. Already home to the School of Architecture
and Built Environment, Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills and
the Brownfield Research & Innovation Centre, the campus is the
Together with WM5G, the council is in contact with health practitioners
to identify high-impact areas to test, prove and scale. Hospitals
themselves will see innovations such as smart beds and the
ideal place to explore how 5G can support the construction industry. remote monitoring of patients’ vital signs over 5G.
2 Connected Stadium (Molineux Stadium) 8 Public Sector Innovation (City of Wolverhampton Council)
Work to date has explored areas such as healthcare, transport and
The city’s high-flying Premier League football club Wolverhampton The council has bid for funding to use smart energy control across all
Wanderers is keen to explore the concept of a 5G-connected stadium. four of its buildings in the city, reducing waste and ensuring it operates
5G has the potential to bring fans a range of benefits, from avoiding as efficiently as possible. 5G-enabled smart public services such as
manufacturing, but trials across the city continue to explore exactly what’s
network congestion at the interval, to ordering, paying for and 3D modelling will be able to demonstrate the impact a new building
collecting a half-time pint missing any of the action. on the surrounding environment.
3 Digitised Culture (Wolverhampton Art Gallery) 9 Digital Workplaces (i9 Development)
possible in a digitally connected city. In 2021, Wolverhampton will host leading contemporary art
exhibition, the British Art Show and as part of the event we
are organising a fringe element with potential for a strong
The council is committed to futureproofing all new buildings (both residential
and commercial) with Gigabit broadband and 5G to enable the technology to
flourish. A landmark example is the 52,000 sq ft i9 office development
5G digital focus, bringing art and technology together. currently being delivered adjacent to the revitalised Wolverhampton train
station. The £13m scheme aspires to be 5G-enabled.
Advanced Manufacturing (i54 Business Park)
Here are some of the current projects >
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Advanced manufacturing companies at the city’s i54 technology-based 10 Enhanced Digital Learning (Education & Schools)
business park – home to the likes of Jaguar Land Rover – have expressed The deployment of 5G introduces a huge range of opportunities to enhance
an interest in exploring the use of 5G to streamline manufacturing students’ learning experiences and classroom engagement. Together with
processes and drive efficiency. the University of Wolverhampton and WM5G, the council is exploring how
VR (virtual reality) can transform the way educational content is delivered
5 Smart Homes (Canalside Quarter) and value added to locally-funded education activities.
The flagship Canalside Quarter regeneration project will deliver
350 new 5G-enabled smart homes across five acres. Residents Smart Street Lighting
at the Canalside Quarter will benefit from interconnected devices Wolverhampton’s street lights are being upgraded with LEDs and 5G enabled
(‘Internet of Things’) all linked directly to a 5G network for smart sensors capable of monitoring air quality and temperature. This help
greater reliability and improved performance. to inform the deployment of gritters in winter months. Trials of small cell
networks to support better 4G and 5G capability and upgrades to traffic
6 5G Accelerator (UoW Science Park) management and signage are also ongoing.
The Science Park is home to one of WM5G’s three 5PRING accelerators.
Delivered through a consortium led by O2, Deloitte, Wayra UK and Digital City Centre Regeneration
Catapult, 5PRING will provide at least 2,000 public and private sector 5G will play a significant role in the regeneration of our city centre,
businesses from across the West Midlands with access to cutting-edge providing a future-proofed and reliable platform for e-commerce.
5G technology over the next five years. Combined with initiatives like the eBay Retail Revival Project, which
provided digital skills training to 60 small retailers last year,
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we can ensure a more resilient retail landscape.Wolverhampton 5G Toolkit
Fibre and 5G support available
to residents and businesses
As Gigibit broadband and 5G coverage Currently 97% of Wolverhampton is
improves across the city, residents and connected to superfast broadband, but
local businesses will start to see and in the future full fibre (1GB) coverage will
enjoy its benefits. This will include much be the norm. While the Government has
improved network speeds, reduced committed to Gigabit capable coverage
latency (the speed it takes from action to by 2033, it is our aspiration to support the
response), increased reliability and the rollout of full fibre and wireless connectivity
ability to connect more devices to the including 5G within Wolverhampton as soon
same network. as possible. Commercial rollout of full fibre
broadband is underway across the city.
Residents and businesses will have access
to better, more reliable internet on the
move, as telecoms companies, housing
developers and enterprises invest and
expand the network.
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Fibre and 5G support available
to residents
With faster broadband speeds, residents There are plenty of resources available There is also support available to those
will be able to enjoy better internet to residents who wants to find out more seeking to get online to improve their digital
for working from home, accessing about 5G and learn how it will impact them, skills. Resources are available through:
and interacting with services, leisure, including:
entertainment and ongoing improvements www.digitalwolves.co.uk
will soon revolutionise daily life through • Ofcom www.bt.com/skillsfortomorrow
adoption of smart technologies. • Public Health England
• UK5G
These networks will make it possible to
enlist the use of smart devices such as self-
driving cars, smart healthcare devices, and Residents who haven’t yet gained access to
virtual reality while unlocking the potential full fibre broadband can express an interest
of the Internet of Things. 5G connected in developing their local area’s connectivity
sensors and artificial intelligence will make by speaking to providers including:
our cities operate smarter, reduce pollution
and help improve safety and wellbeing. • Community Fibre Partnership
• Project Lightening
To ensure residents can feel the benefits of • CityFibre
5G and gigabit broadband sooner we are
committed to supporting an intense period
of development on the network whilst
ensuring minimal disruption while paving
way for the digital future.
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Fibre and 5G support available
to busineses
Our ambition is to make Wolverhampton a We are supporting entrepreneurs and Wolverhampton’s 5PRING Application
fully connected city where businesses will businesses of all sizes and welcome their Accelerator is located at the University
be equipped with a network to meet the involvement with 5PRING, the UK’s first 5G of Wolverhampton Science Park and is
future demand for digital connectivity. commercial application accelerators with taking applications from businesses keen
bases in Wolverhampton, Birmingham and to explore how 5G and greater connectivity
This includes anything from online business Coventry. could benefit their organisation.
applications and internet connected
devices to cloud data storage, voice Working in partnership with West Midlands We expect at least 2,000 private sector
and video conferencing and flexible 5G and industry partners such as O2, businesses and public sector organisations
working. The COVID crisis has accelerated Deloitte, Wayra, and Digital Catapult; from Wolverhampton, the West Midlands
the adoption of digital services and is 5PRING helps organisations of all sizes and beyond to benefit from using the 5G
considered critical to levelling up our harness the power of 5G to deliver growth accelerators.
economy to power economic and social and innovation to West Midlands and
recovery. beyond. Businesses of all sizes can register
their interest or to get involved with the
Digitally enabled technologies can help Each of the three facilities across the Wolverhampton 5PRING facility by visiting
organisations create new revenue streams region has a centrally-located office www.5pring.org.
and opportunities, streamline processes, and demonstration spaces with access
meet environmental goals and remain to cutting-edge 5G technology both in
connected to customers, suppliers and the building and outside to a range of
employees. several kilometres. Expert commercial and
technical support will also be on hand.
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Full fibre and 5G support available
to builders and developers
We are working with developers and this should be a key consideration for any provider in order to offer maximum choice
construction companies to encourage new building developments taking place in for residents/tenants and minimises
the implementation and consideration of and around the city. disruption caused by future rollouts.
fibre and 5G. Wolverhampton is quickly
becoming one of the UK’s fastest growing Commercial developers should also Builders who wish to explore new ways
cities with several multi-million-pound note that some modern office buildings to incorporate 5G and 5G enabled
regeneration projects taking place. can act as a Faraday cage, interfering technologies in their work can register
with 5G reception. Therefore, inbuilding their interest to get involved with the
Good fibre connectivity is becoming infrastructure can sometimes be required to Wolverhampton 5PRING facility by visiting:
increasingly important for house buyers ensure tenants can access 5G. www.5pring.org
and businesses, with many viewing it as an
essential service firmly taking the place as Builders can learn about what different Wolverhampton’s new Grade A office space
the ‘fourth utility’ after water, electricity providers offer and find the latest I9 is applying for wired score status, an
and gas. information on: industry recognised rating of the quality of
a buildings digital connectivity.
As households and businesses are getting • Openreach - Fibre for Developers
more connected and reliant on internet
• Virgin Media - Property Developers
powered devices, it’s critical developers
and planners embed future proofed digital • City Fibre - Property Developers
infrastructure into new projects. • Hyperoptic - Property Developers
Many telecoms providers will install City of Wolverhampton Council
fibre free of charge or at minimum cost recommends builders consider granting
depending on the size of the scheme, so access to more than one infrastructure
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Full fibre and 5G support available
to telecoms companies
City of Wolverhampton Council and valuation supporting the Electronic Please contact: digital.infrastructure@
West Midlands 5G are working with Communications Code. This work has wolverhampton.gov.uk
all four Mobile Network Operators and helped remove and reduce existing barriers,
infrastructure providers to deliver making it easier and more affordable to Please note that for some work specific
network coverage across the city. gain access to available assets suitable for licenses may be required to redirect traffic.
5G and fibre. Telecoms providers can learn more and
The Council’s aim is to support the rollout apply for temporary traffic management via
of future-proofed digital infrastructure by By providing this kind of support to the City of Wolverhampton website
simplifying processes and standardising telecoms companies, the city has been able where they can also apply for a
agreements in line with the to vastly improve connectivity and speed Highways License.
Electronic Communications Code (2017). up the process to make 5G available to
residents and businesses at scale.
To date, City of Wolverhampton Council
and WM5G have helped create a more We have adopted an approach to accelerate
streamlined pathway and simplify the the installation of full-fibre broadband
process of installing 5G, making it easier including a standard non-exclusive block
for network providers to deploy the wayleave agreement, subject to agreement
infrastructure necessary to achieve a truly of the rollout plan and process.
connected city.
Working with WM5G, Wolverhampton
Our partnership with WM5G has allowed has introduced new systems including
us to facilitate access to a wider range identifying suitable assets, agreeing a
of assets, simplifying processes and commercial model and improving
standardising lease agreements and access arrangements.
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Recommendations, approaches
and key messages
As City of Wolverhampton Council To help communicate this mission We hope that by using shared key
is supporting the rollout of digital effectively we have developed some useful messages, FAQs, colour and visuals when
infrastructure to futureproof the city, it is points to consider and include when talking talking about our region’s work we can
vital that Local Enterprise Partnerships about Wolverhampton, 5G and digital ensure an aligned voice and approach,
(LEPs) and other partners share our infrastructure within: building excitement and gravitas around the
vision and communicate in a unified city and its digital offering.
voice to businesses, citizens and other • Press releases and other media facing
stakeholders. content
• Social media
To ensure our digital strategy reaches
its full potential we need overarching • Advertising
involvement from LEPs and their • Presentations
stakeholders, local businesses and, when • Direct mail to residents and businesses
ready, citizens. • Information about the support City of
Wolverhampton Council and WM5G’s
offer to citizens, businesses, builders and
telecommunications providers
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Key messages for
Wolverhampton’s 5G work
Below are some of our key messages • 5G and gigabit broadband makes new
that can be shared through your own smart technologies possible both in the
engagements with stakeholders. home and at our workplaces.
• Wolverhampton’s public and private
• 5G and digital connectivity helps us build spaces will benefit from ultra-reliable,
a brighter future for Wolverhampton, gigabit internet, meaning smarter
making it a great place to live, run and infrastructure and communities.
business and invest. • Every area of society will benefit from
• Improved digital connectivity will create better connectivity.
new opportunities, better jobs and
investment within the city.
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Key messages for
Wolverhampton’s 5G work
Key considerations for press releases and media facing content:
• Where possible include Wolverhampton’s key messages for 5G and
digital infrastructure and consider how these align with your mission
and work.
• Where possible and relevant, feel free to reference recent digital
developments, projects or initiatives and highlight how these
have supported or may support your work. You can find the latest
information on the DigitalWolves website on the WM5G website.
• If you would like to include a comment from either organisation within
your press release, please contact
communications@wolverhampton.gov or enquiries@wm5g.org.uk
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Key messages for
Wolverhampton’s 5G work
Key considerations for social media
City of Wolverhampton Council @DigitalWolves and @WolvesCouncil
• Keep messages short and positive WM5G @WestMids5G
• Use visuals to showcase innovation and Ofcom @Ofcom
generate interest
UK5G @UK_5G
• Highlight benefits and seek to educate
through your messages
5PRING @5PRING_WM
• Do not engage in arguments or Wayra @WayraUK
undermining others’ opinions Deloitte @DeloitteUK
• Share, engage and tag (where suitable) Digital Catapult @DigiCatapult
City of Wolverhampton Council
(@DigitalWolves) and Telefonica UK (O2) @TelefonicaUK
West Midlands 5G (@WestMids5G)
EE @EE
• Consider following and engaging with
some other useful accounts Vodafone @Vodafoneuknews
• Some of these accounts include: BT Group @BTGroup
Three UK @ThreeUk
Ericsson @Ericsson and @EricssonIoT
Key considerations for advertising
For queries related to advertising please contact communication@wolverhampton.gov.uk
or enquiries@wm5g.org.uk
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FAQs
We know there are many questions being asked about 5G, it is important that we
provide clear and accurate information to avoid confusion. Please see below a list of
frequently asked questions that we have compiled to provide clarity:
What is 5G and how is it different from 4G? What are the benefits 5G can bring? The speed and capacity of 5G means we
can unlock the Internet of Things and new
5G is the next generation of mobile 5G improves speed, reduces latency and technological innovation and applications
broadband and will provide the capacity for increases capacity which allows more in all areas of society including transport
massive data growth. devices to be connected at once. This and logistics, health and social care,
opens the possibility of Internet of Things environmental monitoring, manufacturing,
With 5G, you will see exponentially faster (IoT) services, many of which will help smart retailing, autonomous vehicles and
download and upload speeds. Latency (or councils and businesses deliver services smart homes.
the time it takes devices to communicate more effectively.
with each other via wireless networks) will When will 5G networks arrive?
also drastically decrease. 5G’s low power We are working closely with WM5G through
consumption will allow connected objects ongoing projects and by encouraging Wolverhampton is one of the leading cities
to operate for months or years without the businesses of all sizes to get involved with in the UK when it comes to 5G connectivity.
need for human assistance. their 5prinG facility to test 5G use cases All four Mobile Network Operators have
and applications across a range of different announced rollout in the city in 2020.
areas.
How will 5G make a difference to
What will 5G be able to do which current Wolverhampton?
networks can’t?
City of Wolverhampton Council is working
As 5G is 5-10 times faster than 4G, it can with West Midlands 5G (part of the West
guarantee very short delays in delivering Midlands Combined Authority), which has
content while enabling many more devices created the UK’s first region-wide testbed
to be connected at the same time. This for the technology, which is helping to
is important as more and more objects futureproof digital infrastructure and
become connected to the internet. support businesses in thriving.
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FAQs
Is 5G going to impact on my health? How safe is 5G (if living close to a mast)? What safety guidelines does the UK
adhere to?
5G, like 4G, 3G and 2G, uses radio waves There is no scientific evidence of 5G posing
to transmit and receive data. It is similar a risk to human health, so living or working The UK adheres to the same international
to other man-made electromagnetic near a mast should not be considered a standards as recommended by the
fields such as TV and radio transmissions, concern. All masts in the UK are complaint World Health Organisation and the
communications by emergency services, with the regulations and guidelines set European Union. These are set out by The
medical and factory equipment, electronic by The International Commission of Non- International Commission of Non-Ionizing
car keys, baby monitors, WIFI and any Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), the Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
household appliance that uses electricity. industry body tasked with setting the public
exposure guidelines to ensure health and Their guidelines are not technology specific
The World Health Organisation (WHO) safety. These standards are recommended and look at all radiofrequencies up to 300
states: “To date, and after much research to the telecommunications industry by the GHz.
performed, no adverse health effect has World Health Organisation, the EU and the
been linked with exposure to wireless Will 5G networks be secure and safe
UK Government. for users?
technologies (such as 5G).”
Mobile phone base stations use physical Operators providing 5G services will comply
All 5G equipment installed in the UK meets barriers and cabinets to prevent the
the standards set by The International with all statutory requirements regarding
public getting too close to the electrical security issues, this means whichever
Commission of Non-Ionizing Radiation equipment generating and transmitting the
Protection (ICNIRP), the industry body part of the network you use, you will be
radio signal to provide an additional level of safe in the knowledge that your privacy is
tasked with setting the exposure limits to safety to those living nearby.
safeguard health and ensure public safety. maintained.
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FAQs
Will 5G require new infrastructure and What will happen to any Huawei
what does these look like? infrastructure planned or currently
in the city?
The initial rollout of 5G will be based on the
modifying or strengthening current mobile City of Wolverhampton Council is working in
network sites. This will be supplemented accordance with the government’s decision
with 5G masts and small cells to cover gaps to remove Huawei from UK 5G networks by
in coverage where the broader network 2027. From December 31st 2020, there will
cannot reach. These small cells will provide be a total ban on the purchase of any new
additional capacity in high density transit 5G infrastructure from Huawei and network
areas such as railway stations and sports providers are encouraged to replace any
stadiums where bigger masts cannot infrastructure already installed as soon
be installed. as possible.
5G masts will be installed in locations to
maximise coverage and ensure residents
and businesses can get good signals.
Mobile Network Operators sign up to the
Code of Best Practice which outlines how
they must develop networks responsibly,
undertake appropriate community
engagement and suitable pre-application
consultation with resident and community
representatives as well as ensuring
equipment is designed in line with local
planning policies.
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Additional resources
Further information Social media assets
• Barrier Busting Case Study • Examples of City of Wolverhampton Council posts
• Connected Map • Examples of WM5G posts Twitter LinkedIn
• Connectivity Case Study
• The Electronic Communications Code Case Study
Printable posters
• National Policy Planning Framework
• Wolverhampton’s 5G and Digital Infrastructure Map
Connected map downloads
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Thank you
On behalf of City of Wolverhampton Council and West Midlands
5G we would like to thank you for using this toolkit as a resource
to explore 5G and how it may apply to you, your organisation,
customers or local community.
We hope you have found this guide helpful in making decisions
around 5G and it will help unlock growth in Wolverhampton.
If you would like to register your interest or to get involved with the
Wolverhampton 5PRING facility visit: www.5pring.org
For any queries or collaboration requests, please don’t hesitate
to get in touch:
City of Wolverhampton Council:
digital.Infrastructure@wolverhampton.gov.uk
West Midlands 5G:
enquiries@wm5g.org.uk
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