Shared Rural Network Debate
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Baroness Noakes
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Shared Rural Network
Baroness Noakes Excerpts(5 years ago)
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Baroness Barran
I apologise, but I should hate to get that wrong, so I should like to confirm that to the noble Lord in writing.
Baroness Noakes (Con)
My Lords, I note that the Statement concentrated on geographical coverage for mobile. Can my noble friend say whether anything is being done about the quality of mobile coverage? I am sure she will be aware that many of us who live in rural areas nominally have mobile coverage but, in practice, we have a high incidence of dropped calls and otherwise patchy service. I believe that quality has not previously been specified in coverage obligations, but it should be.
Baroness Barran
My noble friend makes a good point. My understanding is that this proposal will address both quality and coverage, but I will correct that if it is incorrect.