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Written question asked by Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 24 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 July 2024 (named day). It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 July 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

4G and 5G: Standards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has made an assessment of the accuracy of Ofcom coverage maps for (a) 4G and (b) 5G signal.

Answer

From my own experience, I am aware that Ofcom’s coverage maps do not always match consumers’ experience of mobile networks. My Department is working with Ofcom to identify what more can be done to improve the accuracy of its reporting, noting that all sorts of factors will impact people's experience, including how many other people are on the network at any given point, as well as weather conditions.

We have also asked Ofcom to keep under review its definitions of what constitutes “good” 4G and 5G coverage, so that they continue to reflect consumer expectations as people’s usage and their requirements evolve.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1590
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Standards 4G 5G
Link
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