There are big holes in the government's pledge to improve rural mobile coverage. No 3G/4G targets, for a start: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/smartphones/1000173/mobile-networks-told-to-improve-coverage-but-not-data …
@PaulOckenden True, but then why not include data as a coverage condition, like they do with the 3G/4G licences?
-
-
@bazzacollins Because, in 2014/15, there's no need to? -
@bazzacollins Because the networks make £££ from data, so there's no point in (and no chance of) them installing data-less or data-poor kit. -
@PaulOckenden If that were true, the country would already be swimming in 4G. Both Vodafone and O2 have missed previous 3G conditions. -
@bazzacollins But none of them are currently adding new 3G masts, let alone 2G. We're talking new rather than existing infrastructure. -
@PaulOckenden They could be boosting signal on 2G equipment. Maybe agreeing more mast sharing to improve coverage? -
@bazzacollins Boosting signal? You think they have masts that are currently turned down? -
@PaulOckenden I meant using repeaters rather than turning the signal knob up to 11! You clearly have more faith in the networks than I do. - 6 more replies
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.