Phone Signal Rural Areas 2022-02-10
2022-02-10
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Q1
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The question arises from the frustration of poor mobile coverage in North Norfolk and other rural areas.
What steps her Department is taking to ensure reliable phone signal in (a) North Norfolk and (b) other rural areas?
We agreed a deal with operators to deliver the shared rural network, which tackles notspots and reduces connectivity divides between urban and rural areas. Norfolk will see coverage uplifts by the industry element of that programme due to complete in June 2024.
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Q2
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The constituency includes areas of outstanding natural beauty with poor mobile phone reception. Residents are concerned about the visual impact of additional infrastructure.
Would the Minister meet me to discuss how we can bring a better mobile signal to those areas without decreasing their natural beauty?
The shared rural network aims to transform mobile coverage without duplicating infrastructure, therefore minimising the visual impact. Officials have spoken to the shared rural network and will be getting in touch with his team. The Minister would be happy to meet him after that.
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