The UK government is committed to the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme to improve mobile coverage in rural areas. The £1.3bn initiative aims to eliminate rural mobile notspots, achieving 95% coverage by 2025. Initially announced in 2019, the project involves public and private investment from operators like EE and O2, which pledged £532m. The SRN has already activated 30 upgraded masts in Wales and achieved over 96% 4G coverage as of January 2025, ahead of the deadline. Expansion includes building new infrastructure to provide connectivity to previously unserved areas.
The Shared Rural Network (SRN) scheme aims to improve mobile coverage in rural areas of the UK, providing 4G connectivity to all by 2025.
The SRN programme was announced in 2019 with a commitment of £1.3bn to eliminate rural mobile notspots and enhance education, health, and economic development.
The UK’s mobile network operators have committed £532m alongside over £500m from the UK government to enhance connectivity in rural areas, with phases to follow.
56 masts have been activated under the SRN, exceeding a geographic coverage target of 95%, reaching 96% by January 2025—a year ahead of schedule.
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