This in from Andrew Turner’s office, in their own words. Ed
The Island’s MP Andrew Turner is encouraging Island Communities concerned about Vodaphone coverage to apply for the Rural Open Sure Signal Programme.
This is a new scheme being rolled out by Vodaphone, targeting rural communities where mobile phone signal is particularly bad.
The scheme will deliver Vodaphone 3G signal to 100 rural communities across the UK. Many customers on the Island have experienced problems with the Vodaphone coverage in recent times and this scheme has the potential to benefit local residents and businesses by providing good quality mobile phone signal and internet connections.
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A “village champion” is needed for each area applying for the scheme to spearhead local efforts.
Mr Turner said:
“The current poor service from Vodaphone on many parts of the Island is unacceptable and I am following this up with the company on behalf of Islanders who have contacted me. However I would encourage communities who think they could benefit from this new scheme to look into applying.
“I would be happy to support any applications from the Island to be a part of the scheme.”
More information and application forms can be found at www.vodafone.co.uk/rural; the closing date is 14th October.
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