Shared Rural Network

Debate between Baroness Noakes and Baroness Barran

Monday 28th October 2019 Lords Chamber

[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.