Andrew Jones MP hails 4G rollout plans

Tuesday, July 31st 2012
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones has welcomed news that 4G mobile broadband will be rolled out to 98 per cent of the population.
Andrew Jones MP hails 4G rollout plans
News that super-fast mobile broadband services will be rolled out across Harrogate and Knaresborough has been welcomed by local MP Andrew Jones.

Ofcom announced earlier this month that mobile broadband networks must be deployed to at least 98 per cent of residents and businesses across the UK.

The decision came as part of the regulator's plans to auction off additional spectrum to support 4G infrastructure, with the sale set to take place before the end of 2012 and the first services expected to be available from the middle of next year.

Commenting on the move, Mr Jones said the increased availability of next-generation broadband services will be a major benefit to small and medium-sized enterprises in his constituency, many of which are currently "hamstrung" by poor-quality access.

"Hundreds of homes, schools, farms and businesses will get access to decent mobile and internet coverage for the first time," he explained.

Spectrum bands are set to be auctioned in lots, with one of the 800MHz lots carrying the requirement that indoor mobile broadband reception must reach 98 per cent of the population by the end of 2017 at the latest.

Related Stories

Communications providers across the UK need to improve their level of service, Ofcom has stated.
Businesses across Lincolnshire are crying out for improved broadband services.
Shropshire residents are to benefit from an extra £5.5 million in funding for enhanced broadband services.
A new pilot scheme will aim to bring superfast broadband to hard-to-reach areas across North Lincolnshire.
The ongoing iNorthumberland project is to benefit from an additional influx of funds.
West Sussex residents are benefiting from the ongoing Better Connected initiative.

Add a comment

Comment
Your name
Your e-mail address

Comments (1)

06th August 2012
Apparently 4G screws up Freeview for significant percentage of the population.
Home  |  Guides  |  Links  |  Local  |  Sitemap  |  Privacy Policy  |  Terms
Copyright © 2005-2024 Broadbandchoice.co.uk. All rights reserved.