Three of the four UK mobile network operators, EE, Three and O2, have successfully met the government-set obligation to provide at least 90% of the population with 3G coverage. However, Vodafone has fallen short of the target.
A new Ofcom investigation revealed that Vodafone fell 1.4% short of the 90% needed to meet requirements by the 30th of June, which was the cutoff date set by the communications watchdog when the 3G spectrum was initially auctioned off.
Following discussions with Ofcom, Vodafone has put in place a plan to bring itself into compliance with the 3G coverage obligation by the end of 2013. This will involve rolling out 3G to more mobile masts than Vodafone had originally estimated as being necessary.
Ofcom said it has reviewed this plan, and believes it to be "credible", but added it will closely monitor Vodafone’s implementation of the plan.
"In light of Vodafone’s compliance plans, Ofcom has decided not to take any enforcement action at this stage. It will assess Vodafone’s compliance in January 2014 and depending on the position at that time, the possibility of taking any further action will be considered," the regulator said.
Vodafone's 4G service has only just begun its roll-out, but also has targets to hit in order to comply with Ofcom regulations. Hopefully it will be able to meet them.
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