Government Investment Boosts 4G Connectivity in Somerset

Government funding has boosted connectivity infrastructure across Somerset through the Shared Rural Network program. A new 4G mast was activated near Taunton, improving mobile coverage in the Tiverton and Minehead constituencies. This upgrade, part of a £184m investment, was initially designed for emergency services but now supports wider public use across multiple mobile network operators.

The investment aims to provide reliable broadband and mobile coverage essential for rural communities, businesses, and service providers. Improved connectivity in Somerset, supported by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, could enhance the local economic viability of towns like Minehead and Tiverton.