I have secured improvements to the mobile network in parts of the Borders.
As part of the UK Shared Rural Network, introduced by the previous Conservative government, two masts have been upgraded in the Borders.
The masts are located at Cossarshill Farm and Tushielaw Farm in the Ettrick Valley near Selkirk.
They will deliver improvements to connectivity so that more people can receive good 4G coverage.
The news was confirmed in a letter sent to me from UK Labour Government Minister of State, Chris Bryant MP.
I am delighted to have secured these improvements to phone and network coverage across the Borders.
For too long, people in rural areas have been left behind and areas have been left without good phone signals or strong network connections.
I have campaigned for years to change this and I'm very pleased these upgraded masts will help more people access reliable 4G networks.
