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Written question asked by Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Friday, 27 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Mobile Phones

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of improvements made since the passing of the Communications Act 2003 at delivering improved mobile phone signal to consumers.

Answer

The Communications Act 2003 has provided for a regulatory framework which has driven competition and investment and has delivered good outcomes for consumers and businesses.

According to Ofcom’s 2025 Connected Nations report, 4G is available across 96% of the UK landmass and higher quality standalone 5G is available outside of 83% of UK premises.

Through our Mobile Market Review Call for Evidence, we expect to gain detailed insights and evidence which will enable us to assess whether the regulatory framework needs to be updated. The Call for Evidence is open until 21 April.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121813
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Mobile phones Standards Telecommunications
Legislation
Communications Act 2003
Link
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