Mobile Supplier Additionality Research

Summary

The UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology commissioned research to understand the additional benefits of having multiple mobile network operators (MNOs) in rural areas, beyond the initial provision of single-operator coverage. The study found that while a single MNO provides most tangible benefits, additional operators offer incremental, qualitative advantages like enhanced resilience and choice. This completed research has important implications for future government investment in rural mobile infrastructure, suggesting priority should be given to ensuring single operator coverage before investing in additional operator presence.

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