UK Government Confirms 140 Rural 4G Mast Upgrades Live Under Shared Rural Network Project
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Mark Jackson
Summary
The UK Government has announced that 140 publicly-funded rural 4G mobile mast upgrades are now live across the UK as part of the £1 billion Shared Rural Network (SRN) project. This marks an increase from 100 at the end of 2025, with new sites in England, Wales, and Scotland. The SRN combines £501m in public funding and £532m from private operators to improve rural mobile coverage through mast sharing and new builds, with more upgrades expected before 2027.
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· 3 pulledThe UK Government has confirmed that a total of 140 publicly-funded rural 4G (mobile broadband) mast upgrades have now gone live across the United Kingdom
The SRN – originally supported by a commitment of £501m in public funding and £532m of private investment from operators
More are set to follow before 2027
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