Mobile internet coverage in UK worse than any EU or G7 country, Which? says
Summary
A study by consumer group Which? found that the UK has worse mobile internet coverage and speeds than any other EU country and every other G7 nation. Despite low costs, many UK users experience slow connections, dropped signals, and poor coverage, especially outside cities and on railways.Key Facts
- UK mobile coverage ranks last among 27 EU countries and G7 members.
- UK is 57th worldwide for network performance and 70th for download speeds.
- Only 64% of the UK has 5G mobile coverage, with rural areas largely uncovered.
- Over one-third of UK mobile users had issues like slow speeds or dropped calls in the last year.
- The UK has some of the cheapest mobile internet prices due to competition and network mergers.
- Poor mobile signal on Britain’s railways is a major concern compared to Germany’s higher standards.
- Barriers to improving UK mobile networks include strict planning rules and landowner disputes.
- Which? urges government, regulators, and companies to boost investment and improve coverage targets.
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