Written questions

4G: Standards

Commons · Question 1589 · Tabled 24 Jul 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 29 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department plans to take to help improve 4G signal (a) partial not spots and (b) total not spots.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 29 Jul 2024

The government is working in partnership with mobile network operators to deliver the Shared Rural Network, which will reduce both partial and total not spots and bring 4G coverage to 95% of UK landmass. Ofcom reports that 4G coverage currently stands at ...