Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, said: “It’s great to see the big four mobile networks come together with the government in a bid to improve rural notspots.
“Just this week Uswitch revealed how 40% of residents in rural areas regularly struggle with their mobile reception and are almost 50% more likely to suffer dropped calls than those in suburban areas.
“Bringing 4G coverage to 95% of the country would make a massive difference to millions of people.
“The sharing of masts by providers could greatly improve the coverage for residents in rural areas, while giving them a wider choice of networks and tariff options.
“If you’re having problems getting a good signal through your mobile reception, your best bet could be making calls over Wi-Fi instead. It’s easy to do, but you’ll need to make sure it’s supported by your mobile provider.
“However, before signing up to a new network check the provider’s coverage maps. It takes only five minutes and could help you find which mobile phone company has the best signal in your area.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rory Stoves
Phone: 020 3872 5613
Email: rory.stoves@uswitch.com
Twitter: @UswitchPR
About Uswitch
Uswitch is one of the UK’s top comparison websites for home services switching, including energy, broadband and mobiles.
More people go to Uswitch to switch their energy, broadband and mobile than any other site, and we have saved consumers over £2.7 billion off their bills since we launched in September 2000.
Free mobile app Utrack also helps households manage their home energy usage and make potential savings.
Uswitch is part of RVU, a group of online brands with a mission to empower consumers to make more confident home services, insurance and financial decisions.
