Britain is Buffering.

We all deserve a mobile network that functions. But for too many it doesn't. It's time to fix the broken system holding us back. And that starts with mapping the problem. Download our app and tell us where the signal is worst.

The You page in the Buffering Britain app
A completed Buffering Britain test showing a poor signal result of 3.2 Mbps download, 0.8 Mbps upload and 186 milliseconds latency
£785m Direct annual cost of poor mobile signal to the UK economy
60th Britain's world ranking for mobile download speeds
49% Of UK landmass lacks good outdoor coverage from every mobile network

See where the problem is worst

Our map brings together real-world signal reports from across the country, revealing where connections are failing people. Explore the evidence and see what has been reported in your area.

Explore the Map
Map of the United Kingdom coloured by the mobile signal reports received by Buffering Britain

Let's get Britain off the loading screen

Research

We're investigating why Britain's mobile infrastructure is falling behind, who's affected, and what's standing in the way. We're benchmarking Britain against comparable countries, auditing the planning rules holding us back, and putting a number on what the gap is costing us.

Campaign

We're building public pressure and bringing together the people and organisations who want better connectivity – from businesses to charities, commuters to communities.

Solutions

We're developing practical, evidence-based policy that politicians can use. We want to make it easier to build masts, give people more reasons to support getting them built, and make better design a reason to say yes.

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Poor connectivity is a choice – it's time to make a different one.

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