08-09-2014 17:02
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"Mobile operators in the UK have rejected government proposals on setting up national roaming, according to the Financial Times. Earlier this year, operators were urged by officials to look into the possibility of sharing infrastructure in rural parts of the country, as well as locations where consumers seemingly loose signal coverage. While this would help prevent customers experiencing drop outs in connectivity, mobile operators didn't believe the plans to be viable.
It's reported that Culture Secretary Ed Vaizey fired out letters to each operator in attempt to reach an agreement over national roaming, but carriers noted they would receive little in return and wouldn't be able to collaborate on a solution by the start of 2015. They also state that there wouldn't be the incentive to invest in their own networks to compete against one another. The UK government is able to put more pressure on local operators and push through such plans, but for the time being officials are awaiting for said companies to work on plans of their own."
So much for common sense, and putting the customer first!
Source: Engadget via CrackBerry
08-09-2014 17:05
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08-09-2014 17:14
08-09-2014 17:14
That wasn't to be unexpected in all honesty. What would stop some small independent starting up and using all the networks' masts thus making huge profits with minimal investments, reaping the benefits of the networks' costs.
It's a shame from a customer point of view but you can't blame the networks for protecting their investment.
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08-09-2014 18:18
08-09-2014 18:18
Not surprising as it could easily make the existing networks congestion worse if it's the only one with service in a remote area.
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