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Right to Roam (Mobile Phones) Bill

A Bill to make provision about roaming by mobile phone users between telephone networks within the United Kingdom; to make provision about the sharing of transmission masts; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

16 October 2008

In Plain English

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The Right to Roam (Mobile Phones) Bill would create a UK-wide framework to allow mobile phone users to roam between different mobile networks within the United Kingdom. It would also set out rules for how mobile operators can share their transmission masts. Together, these provisions are intended to improve mobile coverage and connectivity, with related measures to support these aims.

Key Points

Creates a statutory framework for roaming between UK mobile networks.
Sets out rules for sharing transmission masts between network operators.
Includes connected provisions to implement these aims.

Who is affected?

Mobile phone users in the United KingdomMobile network operators and their infrastructure providersBusinesses and organisations relying on mobile connectivityRural and remote communities seeking better coverage

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