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26 June 2026: 140 government-funded mast upgrades as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) were activated by the end of June 2026. 55 sites are now live in Wales, 49 in Scotland and 36 in England.  Recent activations during June 2026 mean that areas including parts of Strathconon, Birkhall, Sliddery, Campbeltown, Kilmory, Thwaite, Muker, Keld, Angram, West Stonesdale, Skeugh Head. These activations add to the coverage enhancements already made to […]

17 June 2026: Finding a decent mobile signal in the countryside is now easier than ever in Wales, as dozens of 4G mast upgrades are switched on thanks to UK Government investment. A further 11 4G masts have been activated in Wales this year thanks to the Shared Rural Network – a partnership between the […]

17 June 2026: Finding a decent mobile signal in the countryside is now easier than ever in the North East and Cumbria as dozens of 4G mast upgrades are switched on thanks to UK Government investment. A further two 4G masts have been activated in the North East and Cumbria this year thanks to the […]