When will improvements be delivered?

The full benefits of the SRN will be delivered over the life of the programme, but we anticipate that rural areas around the UK will start to see improvements to 4G coverage long before its completion. You can see a timeline of the programme with key milestones and deadlines on the About page.

200 rural locations across the UK now receiving fast and reliable Vodafone 4G through Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme

19 April 2024: Vodafone has announced that a mast located in Combe, West Berkshire, has become the 200th to go live with Vodafone 4G as part of the SRN programme. As a result, residents, businesses and visitors are now enjoying faster and more reliable data speeds, as well as better-quality voice calls. Read more on […]

A first hand experience of the importance of connectivity for emergencies in rural areas

Pat Coxen, CEO of Cornerstone, shares his experience of an emergency services call out in Bannau Brycheiniog (formerly Brecon Beacons) National Park, which underscores the importance of mobile infrastructure and connectivity in rural and remote areas. Interest in heading out for walks and climbs has soared in recent years, and with that, rescue call out […]

Virgin Media O2 uses helicopter to deliver improved 4G coverage to Stirling

10 April 2024: Virgin Media O2 has used a helicopter to deliver new 4G masts to the remote village of Killin, near Stirling, which has been welcomed by the local MP, Alyn Smith, in a visit to one of the new sites Read more here

When will improvements be delivered?

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