UK Mobile Coverage Ranks Poorly Compared to EU and G7 Nations

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UK mobile coverage lags behind EU and G7 countries, ranking 57th globally for network performance.
Despite cheap costs, poor signal quality and slow speeds affect over a third of customers, impacting modern economy infrastructure and daily use.

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UK mobile coverage lags behind EU and G7 countries, ranking 57th globally for network performance. Despite cheap costs, poor signal quality and slow speeds affect over a third of customers, impacting modern economy infrastructure and daily use.

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