UK mobile operator Virgin Media O2 has hit out at planning rules in London, warning that mobile coverage is suffering as a result of "outdated" legislation.
The telco said it has been forced to switch off dozens of mobile sites across the capital because of an outdated planning system. This has left some of the city's busiest areas blighted by poor-quality mobile coverage.
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VMO2 is demanding urgent change to improve mobile coverage in London, and says the issue is affecting other telcos.
The carrier noted that building developers are able to serve mobile operators with a ‘notice to quit’, forcing them to remove their equipment within 18 months.
