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Mobile Phones

Commons · Question 35137 · Tabled 3 Mar 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 10 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will take steps to ensure that (a) people and (b) businesses are not disrupted by loss of mobile phone network coverage in areas where coverage previously existed.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 10 Mar 2025

UK mobile operators have committed to close all legacy 2G and 3G mobile services by 2033, with some operators having already turned off their 3G networks. The government is working in conjunction with Ofcom and the telecoms industry to minimise disruption...