Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 104915

Mobile Phones

Tabled: 12 January 2026

Answered: 20 January 2026

Question

Alex Brewer

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department plans to extend (a) infrastructure-sharing agreements and (b) rural roaming schemes to help improve mobile coverage in areas such as North East Hampshire constitu

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

Through the National Planning Policy Framework, mobile network operators are encouraged to improve connectively by using existing masts buildings and other structures where it is possible. Network operators have also committed to sharing infrastructure, w...

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