Question reference: S5O-00138
- Asked by: Tom Arthur, MSP for Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 7 September 2016
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Current status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 14 September 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve access to 4G mobile coverage.
Answer
Mobile coverage is a critical element in our digital vision for Scotland. We recognise its importance socially and economically but also in terms of resilience. Following detailed collaboration with the mobile industry, we published a Mobile Action Plan on 12 June 2016 setting out a series of measures specifically designed to improve and increase mobile coverage across Scotland. Furthermore, as set out in the programme for government on 6 September 2016, we will outline plans, by Spring 2017, for a programme to address gaps in 4G coverage.