The CLA welcomes news that UK’S £1bn shared rural network to go ahead

30 June 2025: Since 2020, Building Digital UK (BDUK) and the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have been working to upgrade mobile connectivity for rural communities in every corner of the UK, as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN). The SRN programme has achieved its overarching target a year ahead of schedule, with over 95% […]

27 June 2025: 55 government-funded mast upgrades as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) were activated by the end of June 2025. 29 sites are now live in Wales, 14 in Scotland and 12 in England.  Recent activations during June 2025 mean that areas including parts of Cwmystwyth, Tarfside, Llanymawddwy, Christow, Higher Ashton and Lower […]

30 May 2025: 51 government-funded mast upgrades as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) were activated by the end of May 2025. 28 sites are now live in Wales, 13 in Scotland and 10 in England.  Recent activations during May 2025 mean that areas including Pardshaw, Wasdale, Ponsonby have more reliable coverage. These activations add […]