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UK train Wi-Fi and mobile signal fail passengers, research finds

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Research from Ofcom indicates that major mobile networks consistently fail to provide adequate phone signal on trains. Additionally, train companies are reportedly hindering the performance of onboard Wi-Fi services. This dual issue impacts connectivity for passengers relying on both mobile data and train-provided internet. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on findings from a research body (Ofcom) regarding mobile signal and Wi-Fi performance. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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UK train Wi-Fi and mobile signal fail passengers, research finds

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    📰 Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and trai

    📰 Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi. 📰 Source: BBC News 🔗 Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yr1penq56o?at_medium…

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