A new mobile coverage checker has been launched in Monmouthshire.
The tool, created by Monmouthshire County Council in collaboration with Streetwave, allows residents to check the quality of their mobile signal.
The council began working with Streetwave in September 2023. First, they aimed to measure the quality of signals in the county by integrating data collection equipment into the council’s waste collection vehicles to conduct weekly mobile coverage surveys across the region.
The survey was commissioned by The River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR), which was awarded £3.75 million of government funding to support the growth of wireless innovation and technology in key economic sectors.
The coverage checker provides information on which mobile networks offer the fastest speeds outside homes, businesses, and other locations of interest.
It features data collected outside most addresses within the council for EE, Vodafone, 3, and O2.
Councillor Sara Burch, cabinet member for rural affairs, housing, and tourism, said: “This is an excellent initiative by the RSPAWIR and will provide invaluable insight for people across the region.
“This tool will help inform businesses, local authorities, and individuals when they are making decisions on service provision by ensuring they have access to the most up-to-date technology and the strongest connections.”
The initiative is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to ensuring residents have access to reliable information about their connectivity options within the county.
To find out more about connectivity speeds in your area, visit the Monmouthshire County Council website.