The Public Accounts Committee said more work was needed to hit the target of providing coverage to 95 of the UK landmass by the end of 2025.
More work needs to be done to ensure the UK has the mobile connectivity it needs now and in the future, according to a new report
In its report on the subject, the committee said in order to reach that target, progress would need to continue at the same rate as the past year, even though the remaining locations needing coverage will be harder to reach and connect. It said that more detail was also needed on the specific benefits of bringing better mobile coverage to remote areas to help guide decisions on where investment is most needed, and a better system for tracking progress on the scheme to bring more connectivity to roads and premises was needed.
“The Department is not yet certain by how much the programme’s costs will rise as a result of these pressures, how much of any cost increase will be borne by the taxpayer and whether cost pressures will affect mobile network operators’ ability to achieve coverage targets. “Public reporting of mobile connectivity across the UK is not fit for purpose. Ofcom’s data for measuring connectivity often does not reflect people’s experience.
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