Mobile Network

The Shared Rural Network: Which Operators Are Involved and What It Means

The Shared Rural Network commits all four UK mobile operators to extend 4G coverage to 95% of the UK landmass. Here is what each operator is obligated to do, the timeline, and how Ofcom measures progress.

16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

How to Report a Mobile Not Spot to Ofcom

Ofcom's Connected Nations framework maps UK coverage gaps. Here is how to submit a not-spot report, what data strengthens a submission, and how reports feed into coverage obligation monitoring.

16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

5G and Health Concerns: What Ofcom and the WHO Say

Scientific and regulatory bodies including the WHO, ICNIRP, and the UK Health Security Agency have reviewed the evidence on 5G and radiofrequency exposure. Their conclusions are consistent and clearly stated.

16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Indoor vs Outdoor 5G Coverage: Why It Differs and What to Expect

5G signals on the 3.5 GHz band face significantly greater indoor attenuation than the lower frequencies used for 4G. Understanding how different bands behave indoors explains why your phone may show 5G outside but not once you step through the front door.

16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

How to Check 5G Coverage in the UK: A Guide to Using Coverage Maps

Ofcom and the four main UK operators all publish 5G coverage maps, but they measure different things and use different methodologies. Knowing how to read them accurately can save confusion and wasted journeys.

16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Mobile Spectrum Explained: How Frequencies Power UK Mobile Networks

Mobile spectrum is the invisible foundation of every call and data session. This article explains how frequency bands work, how Ofcom auctions them, and what low, mid and high band differences mean for UK consumers.