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To: Company
Improve phone signal in upper Tramore
I am writing on behalf of the residents of Upper Tramore, County Waterford, to raise a growing concern regarding the inadequate mobile phone coverage provided by your network in our area.
Upper Tramore has seen significant residential development and population growth in recent years. Despite this expansion, the quality and reliability of mobile signal coverage has not kept pace. Many residents are reporting persistent issues such as dropped calls, slow mobile internet speeds, and, in some cases, an inability to connect to the network at all. This is affecting not only personal communication but also remote working, education, and access to critical online services.
Given the essential role that mobile connectivity plays in daily life—especially in a growing town like Tramore—we are requesting that your company review the current infrastructure serving Upper Tramore and take concrete steps to improve coverage.
To support this request, we are circulating an online petition, which is gaining strong local support. The message from residents is clear: the current level of service is no longer acceptable, and improvements are urgently needed to meet the needs of our growing community.
We respectfully urge you to conduct a technical review of the area’s mobile coverage and communicate any plans you may have to enhance service. We are more than willing to work with your team to identify coverage black spots and facilitate potential solutions.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your response and to seeing measurable improvements in mobile service for the people of Upper Tramore.
Why is this important?
- Public Safety: Poor signal can prevent people from making emergency calls or receiving critical alerts. In a growing town, reliable access to emergency services is essential.
- Remote Work and Education: With more people working and studying from home, especially post-COVID, strong mobile data and tethering capabilities are vital. Weak signal directly impacts productivity and access to opportunity.
- Economic Growth: Tramore is expanding, and businesses—especially tourism-related ones—rely on good connectivity for card payments, online bookings, communications, and marketing. Bad signal limits economic potential.
- Social Inclusion: For residents who may not have access to broadband or prefer mobile internet, poor signal can lead to digital exclusion, affecting their ability to connect with family, services, or community.
- Population Growth: As more people move into new housing developments, infrastructure needs to keep up. Mobile coverage should be considered an essential utility—just like water or electricity.
- Tourism Impact: Tramore is a popular tourist destination, and visitors expect reliable service. Poor signal affects their experience and can harm the town’s reputation.