National roaming a 'flawed' concept that will hinder UK mobile market

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EE, O2 and GSMA underline opposition to plans, but rural business group says thousands would benefit

Most players in the UK's mobile industry are still against the government's national roaming plans, which call for operators to find a way to share signals to let those in remote regions move acros...

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