LGA responds to shared rural network announcement

5 September 2025: 77 government-funded mast upgrades as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) were activated by the end of August 2025. 38 sites are now live in Wales, 20 in Scotland and 19 in England.  Recent activations during August 2025 mean that areas including parts of Knowe, Glentrool, Bankshill, Tundergarth Penwyllt, Islawrdref, Tirabad, Cefn […]

29 August 2025: More of the UK is now better connected, thanks to over 75 mobile masts now delivering fast and reliable 4G coverage from all operators to previously underserved rural areas.   These coverage improvements are part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme – a landmark collaboration between the UK Government and mobile network […]

5 August 2025: 62 government-funded mast upgrades as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) were activated by the end of July 2025. 31 sites are now live in Wales, 15 in Scotland and 16 in England.  Recent activations during July 2025 mean that areas including parts of Strome Ferry, Whithypool, Rosthwaite, Longthwaite, Seatoller and […]