Key facts
- Ofcom found major phone networks are not providing good signal on trains.
- Train companies are slowing down Wi-Fi services on trains.
The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has reported that major mobile phone networks are not delivering satisfactory signal quality on trains. The investigation also revealed that train operating companies are actively impeding the performance of onboard Wi-Fi services. Ofcom is calling for improvements in both mobile connectivity and Wi-Fi provision for passengers.