Written questions

4G and 5G: Standards

Commons · Question 1590 · Tabled 24 Jul 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 30 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

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

Answered by Chris Bryant, 30 Jul 2024

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 sor...