Speaking of the campaign Mark said:
“Everyone pays the same for their phone package but phone reception is very variable and many people are not getting a good deal. I know this not only from my constituency casework but also from personal experience as I live in a small village just outside of Rugby and the reception I get can be very poor.”
Mark continued:
“The Government and phone companies need to take notice of this fact and ensure that no one is missed out from the mobile network.”
The Countryside Alliance is asking people to download the free RootMetrics app onto their smartphone or tablet and use it while they are at home as well as while they are out and about.
The app tests the strength of their signal and automatically records the result. It can also be used to check which company provides the best service in an area.
The information will be used to make the case to phone companies and the Government to improve mobile reception, especially in isolated rural areas.
Mark concluded:
“I would ask everyone living both in Rugby and its surrounding villages to download the app and make use of it this summer so the Countryside Alliance can have the best possible information to take to the Government and phone companies this autumn.”