Ofcom Study: Mobile Network Performance Poor on 58-83% of UK Train Tests
By
Mark Jackson
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
Ofcom's new study measuring mobile (4G/5G) network performance across 24 segments of key UK railway lines found that performance was poor on between 58% and 83% of tests, depending on the mobile operator. The study highlights ongoing issues with patchy mobile connectivity on British train services, which also affects onboard Wi-Fi quality.
Key quotes
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Quite a few of Britain's train services still suffer from patchy mobile connectivity, which is often also used to help fuel onboard Wi-Fi services.
Back in 2017 the previous Government did set out an ambition to make 'uninterrupted' Wi-Fi a reality on trains.
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