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Written question asked by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 15 March 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 March 2012. It was answered by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative) on Monday, 26 March 2012 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Radio Frequencies

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport if his Department will provide financial assistance for the cost of femtocells to individuals in those areas identified in Appendix C of the Mobile Infrastructure Project where the project fails to improve 2G and 3G coverage.
Answer

Femtocells are already being offered by companies at reduced rates where they cannot provide a service. What role they play in the Mobile Infrastructure Project will be become clearer once the procurement begins.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
101074; 542 c937W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Mobile phones Radio frequencies Mobile broadband
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk