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Mobile Phones: Aerials

Asked by Paul DaviesLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 31 October 2024UIN 11153

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with Ofcom on the adequacy of its reporting on the quality of phone signals for consumers.

Answered by Chris Bryant

Far too often the data published by Ofcom does not match consumers’ experience of using mobile networks. I wrote to Ofcom in August, asking them to set out steps to improve their mobile coverage reporting. I have also met with the regulator to discuss the concerns raised in my letter, and Ofcom has agreed to explore what steps could reasonably be taken to improve the data.

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