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And a type of antenna mast developed with Nokia should also be planted on the Moon that uses the same 4G cellular technology as on Earth.

In a statement it added: “The DCC is actively working with government to provide a future-proof 4G technology solution for the whole of Britain.”

Bus operators told the local authority in January they’re installing 4G technology to improve tracking, but Cllr Thomson says it “doesn’t seem to be getting any better”.

"I’d have to walk up to the top of the garden to get 4G signal, or drive into town," she said.

These use new, dedicated 5G infrastructure rather than relying in part on upgrading the older, less efficient 4G system.