EE to improve 4G coverage in East Lindsey

EE will extend 4G coverage in rural areas as part of the Shared Rural Network.

SRN is a programme between the UK’s four mobile network operators and the UK Government to extend 4G coverage to 95 per cent of the UK’s geography by the middle of this decade.

EE has already upgraded its 4G network in 25 locations across England since the SRN deal was signed in March 2020 to bring improved connectivity to each nation.

Six sites have already been upgraded in the East Midlands in the past 12 months, with 26 in total to be completed by the end of the year.

Locations to be upgraded in East Lindsey in 2021 include Haltham, Roughton, Wragby, Mareham le Fen and Addlethorpe.

Matt Warman, Minister for Digital Infrastructure, said: “I’m delighted to see the great strides EE is making to boost 4G services in countryside communities as part of the Shared Rural Network agreement, which was brokered and is part funded by the Government.

“We’re investing half a billion pounds in this landmark deal to extend mobile coverage to 95 per cent of the UK and it will help us build back better from the pandemic.”

Philip Jansen chief executive of BT Group, added: “Reliable connectivity is important wherever you live, work or travel, and we’re committed to improving and adding coverage to even the most remote areas.

“There are many places where EE is the only provider with 4G coverage, offering the other operators an opportunity to share our existing sites to plug gaps in their networks and improve mobile performance for everyone.”