Mobile Wireless Communications Technology

The mobile wireless communications technology industry in Scotland is thriving with more than 1,000 companies operating across wireless, electronics and enabling technologies. Key employers in Scotland include:

  • Agilent
  • Dukosi
  • Elonics
  • Helixion
  • Keypoint Technologies
  • Nallatech
  • Spartan
  • TES Electronic Solutions
  • Wolfson Microelectronics
  • Xilinx

Providing jobs for skilled people of all nationalities, these companies are amongst those at the forefront of Scotland's electronic technologies industry.

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Scotland's strengths in mobile, wireless & communications technology

Scotland's strengths in mobile wireless communications technology include:  

  • Over 200 companies in electronic communications, mobile gaming & creative media
  • Wireless hardware & embedded software
  • 43,000 people employed in electronics
  • 33 per cent of Scottish software development is in mobile and wireless
  • 5,000 engineering, software and technology students graduate each year
  • 97.8 per cent of businesses and homes have broadband access

Working in mobile, wireless & communications technology in Scotland

There are many job opportunities within mobile, wireless & communications technology in Scotland.  A genuine centre of excellence in the entire electronics marketplace, Scotland is one of the most vibrant and exciting locations in Europe in which to work, with job opportunities within a broad range of companies and universities.

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Education and research in mobile, wireless communications technology

Many of Scotland’s universities are involved in mobile, wireless communications technology, including:

  • University of Edinburgh, School of Engineering & Electronics
  • University of Edinburgh, School of Informatics
  • University of Glasgow, Department of Electronics & Electrical Engineering
  • University of Strathclyde, Department of Electronics & Electrical Engineering
  • University of Abertay in Dundee
  • Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh

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Success Stories

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Employer Spotlights

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