Key facts
- Onboard WiFi on UK trains functions properly only 1% of the time.
- A study by Ofcom exposed a connectivity crisis on Britain's railways.
- Passengers frequently lose connectivity on trains.
A recent study by Ofcom has highlighted a significant connectivity crisis on UK trains, revealing that onboard WiFi functions properly only 1% of the time. This substandard performance means passengers frequently lose internet access while traveling, leading to the experience of going 'off grid'. The findings underscore the inadequacy of both mobile network performance and provided Wi-Fi services across Britain's rail network.