PPS 10 Telecommunications·Page 33·C10
Second Generation Mobile (GSM) networks and coverage
GSM digital cellular systems are the current generation of mobile networks covering over 98% of the UK population. Operators must provide high quality service and meet reasonable customer demand.
Digital Cellular GSM systems are the current generation of mobile networks, introduced in the UK in the early 1990's. They cater for mobile telephone users, and now cover an area encompassing over 98% of the population of the UK. Whilst the operators have met their initial second generation coverage targets required by the conditions of their licence, they are still required to provide a high quality service which includes the need to meet reasonable customer demand.
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