UK government 'must take action' on 5G

[Becky]

The findings of a recent investigation into the state of 4G in the UK have been published, and criticises the state of 4G mobile network coverage in the UK. According to Lord Adonis, who lead the investigation, the roll-out of 5G must be handled much better:

"The government has been putting more investment and obligation requirements on the mobile operators but we think that needs to be taken further," Lord Adonis, who heads the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), told the BBC's Today programme.

"We particularly think there is a big problem with our road and rail networks. Up to 25% of the time it is not possible to get a decent signal."

Highways England and Network Rail must take "direct responsibility" for improving coverage on roads and railways, he added.

Read the full article here.

 

[V_R]

Lord Adonis

Amazing name!

Tbh though, being an EE customer I think the 4G network is pretty good. Though I know other networks are lagging behind a bit.

 

[Becky]

You are in a good location though. To be fair, where we are it's pretty good too. However we have family at opposite ends of the country and do a lot of driving up and down motorways - the signal is often very patchy, and that's on major travel routes. Same with trains, although we don't tend do travel by train much nowadays.

Amazing name!

Indeed! His face doesn't match his name though

 

[V_R]

Fair point on the travelling.

No. no it doesn't!

 

[Urmas]

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