As part of the Red Rural Compartida Programme, Vodafone has implemented 4G mobile broadband in 57 communities or rural locations from the UK, which previously lacked coverage for this service.
The telecom company reported that the new sites where the 4G mobile infrastructure has been deployed are in the area that extends from the islands Orkney (in the north of Scotland) Even Devon (in the southeast of England).
To connect these communities, the project Joint Rural Network Operators thought Use of shared sites already existing in the selected areas and, if necessary, Building new masts Where no technology is available.
Vodafone said that activating the 4G service will allow individuals, companies and visitors to the region to obtain higher speed and better quality when browsing the Internet and using a mobile phone.
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By the end of 2025, the goal of the joint network is for telecom companies Reach 95 percent coverage in the UK. Scotland would have at least 74 per cent coverage; England 90% and Wales 80%.
“The £1 billion Rural Joint Network is a key part of our plan Spotty mobile phone reception is a thing of the past and providing people with great connectivity wherever they are,” said the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Julia Lopez.
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“We make sure of that Our rural communities do not lose speed and efficiency Internet services on the go, from keeping in touch with family to running a business.”
In addition to Vodafone, Telefonica, Three and EE are also participating in the project Joint Rural Network. In particular, Vodafone plans to take advantage of open wireless access network technology (open RAN) To reach rural areas faster, where it is often more complex and expensive to deploy infrastructure.
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