VodafoneThree says mobile connectivity can create thousands of new businesses and billions in economic boost as it looks to kill off UK 'not spots' forever

• VodafoneThree says it has eliminated 16,500 km2 of "not spots" across the UK
• It pledged to reach 99% 5G Standalone population coverage by 2030
• New research looks to show boost of improving mobile signal across the UK

VodafoneThree has revealed further progress in its bid to improve mobile coverage across the UK.

The company says it has eliminated 16,500 km2 of "not spots" – areas previously lacking adequate mobile coverage - as part of its efforts to cover the whole of the UK.

VodafoneThree has promised to reach 99% 5G Standalone population coverage by 2030, and 99.96% by 2034, pledging £11 billion to target this goal.