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What is a mobile not-spot?
A mobile 'not-spot' is an area with no mobile phone signal, or very poor service. The UK government set a target in 2017 to eliminate these by 2027, later extended to 2030. This City Hall report highlights that even central London has areas struggling with connectivity, impacting residents and businesses.
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