Ofcom finds 83% of mobile network tests on UK trains fail performance standards
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Dan Robinson
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Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, tested mobile network performance on trains across 24 rail segments in England, Scotland, and Wales, finding that 83% of tests failed to meet the 'good performance' threshold. On-board Wi-Fi performed even worse, meeting standards only 1% of the time. Ofcom is calling for a nationwide effort to improve mobile coverage for rail passengers.
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bskyOfcom finds 83% of mobile network tests on UK trains fail performance standardstheregister.comKey quotes
· 4 pulledTrain travellers are poorly served by the UK's mobile networks, says Ofcom.
Tests on railway lines in England, Scotland and Wales revealed disappointing signal across 24 rail segments, with results falling short in 83 percent of cases.
On-board Wi-Fi was also tested by Ofcom and it performed well just one percent of the time.
The communications regulator is now calling for a nationwide effort to raise the standard of mobile coverage passengers can expect.
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