Technology and how we use it is evolving rapidly, but is Norfolk’s digital infrastructure keeping pace?
As more and more businesses rely on technology, Norfolk Chambers is keen to ensure that both our digital infrastructure and our business community are ready to take advantage of new technology developments as they evolve.
Norfolk Mobile Connectivity
The current situation
A British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey highlighted that 85% of Norfolk companies said they regularly experienced ‘not-spots’ in Norfolk. Only 43% had access to 4G, with a further 32% being able to access 3G – more concerning was the 11% that still only have 2G – the ability to make calls only – no access to internet or data.
Facts:
- 85% of business users reported they experienced ‘not-spots’ – BCC Survey 2017
- 43% of business users have access to 4G – BCC Survey 2017
- 11% of business users have access to 2G (voice calls only – no data) – BCC Survey 2017
- 33% of business users reported that their mobile internet connection was not reliable
In 2021, Norfolk Chambers helped Norfolk County Council launch their new Digital Strategy and hub on their website – designed to show how they were working on improving digital connectivity in Norfolk by: Ultrafast and Superfast Broadband; Mobile Coverage; and LoRaWAN
Norfolk County Council now have a new Digital Hub on their website with the latest information on:
Improving Broadband for Norfolk
What are we doing?
Norfolk Chambers will be a conduit of information for our members and will lobby and influence for improvements to mobile signal coverage. We will continue to work in partnership with the British Chambers, and key stakeholders such as New Anglia LEP, Local Authorities, Tech East and our MPs to influence and lobby on mobile connectivity and coverage.
