Posted on: Tuesday 10 December 2024
The council has partnered with a technology company to enable residents and businesses to find out which mobile companies offer the best network coverage in their area.
The Streetwave Mobile Coverage Checker is free and easy to use - simply click on the Streetwave link: https://app.streetwave.co/coverage-checker/58 and add the postcode you want to check.
You will then get a list of which mobile networks offer the best download and upload speeds within a 30-metre radius.
Cllr Peter Jones, Executive Member for Corporate Governance and Resources, said: "This pioneering tool represents a significant advancement in our efforts to support residents and businesses in Torfaen, and aligns with our County Plan Well-being Objective of improving digital connectivity.
"By providing accurate and up-to-date mobile coverage information, we are empowering our community to make informed decisions about their mobile network providers."
George Gibson, Director of Streetwave, added: "We're thrilled to partner with Torfaen Council on this innovative project. The comprehensive data collected will not only benefit residents and businesses but also set a new standard for mobile coverage analysis across the UK."
As part of the project, which is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Streetwave gathered real-time connectivity data for EE, O2, Three or Vodaphone.
The project supports the council's Digital First Customer Strategy, which aims to support people to report issues, request services or make payments online if they can.
For information about online services, visit the council's website.