Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 907721

Mobile Phones: Standards

Tabled: 29 January 2026
Answered: 4 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Ms Julie Minns

LabourCarlisle

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help improve the resilience of mobile networks.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
Reliable access to mobile services is essential. We recognise the impact that power cuts and storms can have on services, especially in rural areas – Storm Goretti is a recent example of this. Ofcom is analysing power backup requirements to ensure adequat...

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