The UK Government have provided funding for the development of a new broadband development project from the University of Surrey, totalling £35 million.

The confirmed funding will promote the University of Surrey’s research in creating 5th generation cellular communications.

The new centre due to open in mid-2014, has been called by Professor Rahim Tafazolli of the University of Surrey, “the single biggest opportunity for the UK to regain a world leading position in the development of 5G technologies and for the development of vibrant businesses around the technologies.”