Are you as fed up as I am with areas of poor mobile signal or internet connectivity? As a local resident I’m often frustrated by patchy or non-existent access to mobile data – particularly in the centre of Ely which is notorious for this. Now we can all help to make a difference.
Cambridge Ahead business group is asking local residents to help improve mobile, WiFi and broadband connectivity within a 20 mile radius of Cambridge – which includes almost all of East Cambridgeshire. By joining this crowdsourcing initiative you can become a #CambsNotspotter and help identify ‘notspots’ – areas of no or low connectivity.
The project will show where mobile phone signals, Wi-Fi and broadband access are poor, then encourage providers to take action to improve them. As a #CambsNotspotter, you can:
- Participate! Download the ‘OpenSignal’ App from Google Play / App Store and get involved in identifying where there is limited mobile coverage
- Log in! Make use of free WiFi in public buildings and open spaces in and around Cambridge by selecting ‘CambWifi’ and ‘the_cloud’ WiFi networks on your device
- Check your strength! Run an independent broadband speed test for your household or small business broadband at www.thinkbroadband.com/CambsNotspotter
Find out more here.