Four in 10 struggle to access mobile signal on the move in the UK
Summary
A survey found that over 40% of people in the UK have trouble getting 4G or 5G mobile signals while moving around. The UK’s mobile and broadband speeds have dropped in global rankings, and many are frustrated with internet connections both outside and inside their homes. The government and experts say better digital networks are important for economic growth and are planning improvements.Key Facts
- 45% of UK mobile users struggle with 4G or 5G signals on the move at least once a week.
- Among young adults (18-24 years), 57% experience mobile connectivity problems weekly.
- 27% of people are frustrated with their wifi connections at least once a week.
- The UK’s ranking for mobile download speeds dropped from 51st in 2023 to 59th recently.
- The UK is ranked 44th for fixed-line internet speeds worldwide.
- About 86% of UK premises can access full fibre or gigabit broadband, similar to France, better than Germany and Italy, but less than Spain.
- Poor connectivity is especially a problem in rural areas and city centres due to costs and congestion.
- Improving mobile coverage on trains could add nearly £3 billion to the economy by 2035 and increase passenger productivity by 66 million hours.
- The government will use new technology on over 1,400 trains to connect to satellites for better onboard wifi.
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