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Technology · 6 July 2026

UK mobile internet coverage worse than all EU and G7 nations

UK mobile internet coverage worse than all EU and G7 nations

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A report from the consumer organization Which? reveals that the United Kingdom's mobile internet service falls short of all 27 European Union countries and every other G7 member. The United Kingdom holds the 57th global position for its network efficiency and the 70th for its download rates, with more than one-third of clients experiencing issues. Mobile infrastructure is crucial for a modern economy and affects activities like video calls and streaming.

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