Mobile connectivity in England

This consultation sets out proposals to boost the roll-out of mobile and mobile broadband, which is essential to business growth and jobs.

Demand for mobile broadband including 4G - among consumers and business is high and growing all the time. But planning regulations are slowing down the roll-out of mobile services in many parts of the country. The proposed changes will speed up the regulatory process for mobile and mobile broadband infrastructure, while ensuring strong safeguards are in place. The proposed changes maximises the use of existing sites and the sharing of infrastructure between operators.