Shared Rural Network scheme hits mast upgrade milestone in Wales | Computer Weekly

"Launched in 2020, the £1.3bn Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme is a joint initiative between the government and the UK's four mobile network operators to extend 4G connectivity to 95% of the UK's landmass by the end of 2025. The founding principle is that through both public and private investment, new and existing phone masts will be built or upgraded across the UK to close down so-called rural mobile notspots."

"Under the scheme, the four operators committed to improving 4G coverage and levelling up connectivity across the UK, which has seen them invest in a shared network of new and existing phone masts, overseen by a jointly owned company called Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL). The operators' £532m investment has been complemented by more than £501m in government funding."

"The upgrades have been carried out on existing masts and now provide coverage from all four UK mobile operators - EE and VMO2 as well as Three and Vodafone before their merger - across the equivalent of over 3,477km of roads in Wales, supporting residents, businesses and visitors."

The Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme, a £1.3bn joint initiative between the UK government and four mobile operators, has deployed 50 mast upgrades across Wales. These upgrades provide coverage from EE, VMO2, Three, and Vodafone across roads equivalent to 3,477km, benefiting areas in Powys, Ceredigion, Snowdonia, Eryri National Park, and Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Launched in 2020, the programme aims to extend 4G connectivity to 95% of UK landmass by 2025. The operators invested £532m complemented by over £501m in government funding, with an additional £184m allocated for Extended Area Service mast upgrades to eliminate rural mobile notspots and partial coverage gaps.

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