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4G: Standards

Asked by Helen MorganLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 29 July 2024UIN 1589

The question

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.

Answered by Chris Bryant

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 over 93%.

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