Letter to the Press on Mobile Coverage

Dear Editor
‘vow on mobile coverage’ in Shropshire. He talked about the deal done with EE, Vodaphone and O2 to deliver this vital service to our rural areas. I wish I had faith that this will actually deliver for us in South West Shropshire. Our EE signal is poor, O2 and Vodaphone are frequently worse. We have numerous not spots and Broadband is often dreadful or non-existent.
You would think that we would be first in line for these upgrades as much of Shropshire is better off than us. But sadly the first announcement on the improved mobile signal and its importance in delivering 4G does not include us- again! Is that because it is more difficult to deliver and so very rural with fewer people? Perhaps it does not matter to us! Well EE, Vodaphone and O2 – it does matter and we will NOT just accept our lot. The next announcement must be for us.

Cllr Heather Kidd
Shropshire Councillor for Chirbury & Worthen