{"id":6266,"date":"2020-03-18T14:03:24","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T14:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbnl.co.uk\/?p=6266"},"modified":"2020-12-16T14:04:33","modified_gmt":"2020-12-16T14:04:33","slug":"help-us-keep-the-nations-mobile-networks-running-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbnl.co.uk\/help-us-keep-the-nations-mobile-networks-running-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/","title":{"rendered":"Help us keep the nation\u2019s mobile networks running during the coronavirus outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"
In line with the Government\u2019s advice regarding social distancing to combat the coronavirus outbreak, it is of paramount importance that people of all ages and from all walks of life have uninterrupted access to mobile connectivity for:<\/p>\n
Now, more than ever, we need to work together with all our site providers in the national interest to ensure that the UK\u2019s mobile networks can meet this unprecedented capacity demand. To that end, we need your help in making sure a contingency plan is in place that continues to facilitate site access to the telecommunications apparatus. This is vital in enabling us to rapidly carry out repairs to any service-affecting faults, as well as continuing our scheduled capacity upgrades which are crucial for overcoming the growing strain on the networks amid Government advice regarding self-isolation and social distancing. Engineers from our network partners must also be able to access sites quickly to carry out critical repairs that may be necessary to maintain access to the mobile networks for all users. Please be assured that we and our partners are taking stringent measures to ensure the health and safety of both your and our workforce as well as the public.<\/p>\n
As a result of the ongoing outbreak, it is expected many sites will have more staff working remotely.\u00a0 Please ensure you tell us of any changes or additions to your \u201ccall out\u201d procedure, and also take any measures necessary to ensure that it can be used at all times.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t have a procedure like this, we would like to request that you establish one and would be happy to support you in doing so.\u00a0 You can contact us by emailing\u00a0site.access@mbnl.co.uk\u00a0stating the premise name and postcode in the subject heading.<\/p>\n
The Telecommunications Code of Practice is available\u00a0here\u00a0<\/a>which highlights how Operators and Landlords should work together.<\/p>\n