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<p>At this stage, we are not able to confirm which specific locations will benefit
from the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme. In England, the majority of coverage
improvements from the SRN will come from the industry funded and managed element of
the programme, which will close the majority of partial not-spots - areas where there
is currently coverage from at least one, but not all mobile network operators (MNOs).</p><p>The
four MNOs have already commenced work on this element of the SRN, with more than 800
sites already announced, and work to improve coverage in other areas in progress.
This aspect of the programme is on track to be delivered by June 2024.</p><p>In the
East of England, 4G coverage from all four MNOs will rise to a minimum of 93% (up
from 90% today) by the end of the programme.</p><p>The SRN is not the only focus for
infrastructure investment in expanding mobile connectivity. MNOs independently invest
around £2 billion annually in enhancing and improving their networks.</p><p> </p>
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