The UK government published two policy papers on October 13, 2026, regarding telecoms modernisation. The documents require telecom companies to protect critical national infrastructure (CNI) during their modernisation efforts.
The first document is titled 'Telecoms Modernisation: Critical National Infrastructure Charter', which outlines the approach telecom companies should take. The second document is the 'Fixed Telecoms Modernisation Charter', detailing steps for current and future fixed telecoms modernisations.
These charters apply to telecom companies involved in modernising infrastructure that affects CNI. Firms operating in the AI space related to telecoms should also review these guidelines for compliance implications.
The documents do not specify any deadlines or transitional periods for compliance. They emphasize the importance of operational resilience and the integration of AI technologies in telecoms modernisation.