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Written question asked by Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 June 2025. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Mobile Broadband

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions his Department has had with Mobile UK on the official coverage data published by Ofcom; and what steps he is taking to ensure that the Shared Rural Network includes (a) north Gloucestershire and (b) Gotherington.

Answer

My officials recently met Mobile UK to discuss a range of issues affecting the mobile industry currently, in their role as the trade association for the UK’s mobile network operators. This included Ofcom’s coverage reporting, and what we can do to work together to address areas of limited or no coverage.

Across Tewkesbury, outdoor 4G coverage from all four operators has increased to 95% up from 87%, since the Shared Rural Network programme begun in March 2020. These improvements were delivered via the industry-led element of the SRN which has now completed. There will not be any further coverage improvements in Tewkesbury from the programme.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57160
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Ofcom Gloucestershire Shared rural network Mobile broadband Mobile UK
Link
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