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Mobile Network Roaming Capabilities Bill

A Bill to establish duty on mobile network operators to introduce automatic roaming capabilities between mobile telephone networks in the United Kingdom; and for connect purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

12 November 2009

In Plain English

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This Bill would require mobile network operators in the United Kingdom to introduce automatic roaming capabilities between networks. It would allow phones to switch to another operator's network automatically when needed, in order to maintain service and improve overall connectivity.

Key Points

  • Imposes a duty on UK mobile network operators to implement automatic roaming between networks.
  • Aims to improve connectivity by enabling seamless switching when a network cannot provide service.
  • Applies to operators operating in the United Kingdom, affecting how mobile services are delivered.

Who is affected?

Mobile network operators (including major networks and MVNOs)Mobile phone users/consumers in the UKBusinesses and organisations relying on mobile connectivity (e.g., field workers, logistics, emergency services)

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

11 Nov 2009

2nd readingCommons
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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Mobile Network Roaming Capabilities

1 Jan 1970
On 11 November, the House of Commons was asked, under the Ten Minute Rule motion, to give leave for this Bill to be introduced. The sponsor was allowed 10 minutes to support the Bill and there was ten minutes for other MPs to comment. The House agreed and the Bill was read a first time.

Private Member's Bills are often not printed until close to a Second Reading debate. If the text of the Bill is not available on these pages and you want information about the Bill then you would need to contact the Member sponsoring the Bill.

N.B. This Bill has not been printed and will make no further progress.

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