Tourist hotspot with UK's worst phone signal 'frustrating' locals and visitors
Tenby, a popular tourist destination in Pembrokeshire, has been identified as having the worst mobile phone signal in the UK, causing frustration for both residents and visitors. Local businesses report lost sales due to difficulties processing card payments, while tourists struggle with navigation and communication. Mobile providers have acknowledged the issue and are working on a long-term solution.
- ▪Tenby's postcode was ranked the worst in the UK for mobile signal quality by Which? in 2025.
- ▪The decommissioning of a phone mast earlier this year worsened signal problems for O2, Vodafone, and Three users.
- ▪Local taxi driver Steven Roberts said poor signal prevents him from accepting bookings and processing card payments.
- ▪Business owner Guy Manning reported losing customers who are unwilling or unable to pay in cash.
- ▪Visitors from Cheshire and Rotherham described the lack of signal as a major inconvenience during their stays.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Tourist hotspot with UK's worst phone signal 'frustrating' locals and visitors19 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSara DafyddBBC WalesGetty ImagesMillions visit Pembrokeshire each year, with many heading to the seaside town of TenbyIt's one of Wales' most popular seaside towns which welcomes thousands of tourists every year - but a lack of mobile phone signal in Tenby is frustrating locals and visitors alike.The Pembrokeshire town's postcode was named by Which? as the worst in the UK for mobile network quality in 2025, a problem exacerbated by the decommissioning of a phone mast in the area earlier this year, affecting 02, Vodafone and Three customers.Steven Roberts, a local taxi driver, described Tenby as a signal "dead zone" and said it was impacting bookings and…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at BBC News.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from BBC News
