End is nigh for not-spots, says DCMS
Mobile signal blindspots will be wiped out under government plans to level up rural areas with better connectivity and unlock tech innovation in the countryside, says the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
The government is proposing law changes to boost ongoing efforts to improve connectivity for people who live, work and travel in rural areas.
The reforms will remove one of the biggest barriers to better coverage in the countryside by reducing build time and costs for new infrastructure while protecting rural areas by minimising any visual impact.
Under the proposals, mobile companies will be allowed to make new and existing masts up to five metres taller and two metres wider than current rules permit. This will increase the range of masts and allow operators to fit more equipment on them so they can be more easily shared.
New laws to wipe out rural mobile not spots and speed up rollout of next-generation 5G technology
gov.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gov.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
US-Mietwohnungsmarkt: Chancen für deutsche Investoren
handelsblatt.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from handelsblatt.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.