"With the imminent Budget expected to include measures impacting the electric vehicle (EV) market, the operator says the upgrades to the O2 mobile network will support the digital infrastructure needed to help boost electric vehicle adoption and consumers. VMO2 says that national consumer polling has revealed a shift in EV drivers' concerns, with losing mobile connectivity on a journey - known as "signal anxiety" - now topping drivers' main fear, coming above "range anxiety", the traditional fear of needing a recharge."
"As a result, mobile coverage has been optimised on road corridors including the M1 (London-Leeds); M4 (London-Bristol); M6 (Coventry-Carlisle); and M8 (Glasgow-Edinburgh). VMO2 is also set to extend the optimisation programme, with further improvements planned on the A14 (Rugby-Ipswich), the M20 (London-Folkestone) and the A75 (Gretna-Stranraer). As part of the optimisation, many routes have received upgrades, including a 4G boost for 311 sites and 338 new 5G builds, enhancing network performance and reliability for road users."
Virgin Media O2 announced 4G and 5G coverage improvements on more than 40 major UK motorways and A roads, covering 590 miles. The upgrades include a 4G boost for 311 sites and 338 new 5G builds to enhance network performance and reliability for road users. Optimisation used drive testing to measure real-world network performance, identify weaker coverage areas and prioritise targeted improvements or new sites. Coverage has been optimised on corridors such as the M1, M4, M6 and M8, with further improvements planned on the A14, M20 and A75. National polling indicates "signal anxiety" now tops EV drivers' concerns above range anxiety.
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