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Commons · Question 128390 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 23 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to establish a clear and consistent definition of good quality mobile connectivity, beyond coverage alone.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 23 Apr 2026

The draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for Telecommunications, the Management of Radio Spectrum, and Postal Services sets out a priority for Ofcom to keep under review its definitions of what constitutes “good” 4G and 5G and the signal strength thres...