Mobile operators clash on ‘notspots’ costs

By 2020-02-05Science & Tech
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Image caption The mobile operators will meet on Wednesday to try to agree on sharing the costs of masts and other equipment

An agreement to share network equipment in order to improve phone coverage in rural areas has hit a stumbling block over costs.

Rival operators are unhappy at the price BT-owned EE is asking them to pay to share its equipment.

O2’s chief said the fees being sought by its rival “may undermine the viability of the project”.

BT said the costs were based on the value of the masts and other investments it had made over the years.

A key meeting is due to take place on Wednesday to hammer out the details ... Read even more

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