Since being elected, I have been contacted by a large number of Rossett residents concerned about the lack of decent mobile coverage in the area. The issue is well known locally, with some residents complaining that if they want to send or receive texts, they have to go upstairs in their homes. I know personally how frustrating the various mobile ‘not-spots’ and signal dead zones are – particularly near the Rossett roundabout where my signal always drops. Ofcom’s “mobile checker” app predicts most Rossett postcodes are “ok” and “good” for indoor and outdoor voice coverage. Clearly, there are differences between the predictions and the reality, as this is not the reported experience of Rossett residents.
In addition, the lack of good broadband coverage is also frequently raised as an issue in Rossett. Indeed, the Rossett area ranks in the worst 30% of areas in the UK for Superfast and Gigabit availability, and for being unable to receive decent broadband. If you are a resident in Rossett affected by poor mobile coverage or slow broadband, I want to hear from you. To share your views, please email sarah.atherton.mp@parliament.uk and share as much detail as possible, including when and where you experience connectivity issues.