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<p>The first 4G services were launched in the UK on 30 October 2012. Ofcom auctioned
800 MHz and 2600 MHz spectrum in January/February 2013 for 4G mobile broadband services
including for a licence won by Telefonica O2 which included a coverage obligation
to reach 98% of the UK population indoors by the end of 2017. All four mobile network
operators had launched 4G mobile broadband services by the end of 2013 and all are
aiming to reach 98% of the UK population by the end of 2015.</p><p>According to Ofcom’s
Infrastructure Report 2013 Update, over 99% of UK premises were served by at least
one operator offering 3G services, with almost 80% of premises served by all operators.
That report did not provide figures for 4G mobile broadband coverage although EE claims
coverage of over 75% of the UK population with its 4G services. The next Ofcom Infrastructure
Report will be published before the end of the year and will include 4G coverage data</p><p>According
to Ofcom, over 94% of premises in Cumbria could receive a 3G signal from at least
one operator although only 53% of premises received signal from all operators. 4G
services have been launched by at least one operator in Cumbria.</p>
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