Most rural mobile(cellular) network still on 2G! (Score 1)

That would require substantial investment from network operators in 3G/4G base stations as the vast majority of rural mobile(cellular) base stations are still 2G with very limiting data rates. Network operators upgraded their urban network (with new 3G base stations) from 2G to 3G to cover the majority of the population (and maximise their revenue - roi) but they are very slow to upgrade their rural network as this brings less return on investment. And it's the rural areas which might not have access to fixed-line broadband. So, both fixed-line adn mobile network operators need to pay for network expansion and provision. Who will motivate/force them to do so? Ofcom? (the UK telecomms regulator)