O2 deploys Europe’s first pre-assembled mobile mast in Kent
Press Release O2 installed Europe’s first pre-assembled mobile site in Sandwich, Kent, introducing...
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Tag: Rural
Quickline reveals three-year rural broadband rollout plan
Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications has today unveiled the full list of communities set to benefit from its full fibre rollout over the next three years, bringing fast and reliable, gigabit-capable connectivity to a further 360,000 premises across thousands of rural communities.
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Telstra launches direct-to-device satellite service with Starlink
Australian telco Telstra has announced the launch of its direct-to-device (D2D) satellite text messaging service through its partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink.
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BT signs deal to bolster DEFRA’s connectivity with 4G network
Today, BT has announced a ‘multi-million-pound’ contract to use its network to connect 34,000 workers and devices for DEFRA.
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One-in-ten UK farmers lack internet connectivity
The majority of farmers (60%) say internet connectivity is critical to running their farm, yet almost one-in-ten farms (8%) do not have any internet connectivity at all
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CEO of AireBeam discusses ‘secret sauce’ behind ISP’s growth
Ben Elkins, the CEO of AireBeam and Utah Broadband, joined the ‘Beyond the Cable’ podcast to discuss strategy and AireBeam’s explosive growth in Arizona
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EE airdrops mobile tower into Isle of Skye
This week, EE has announced the deployment of a new mobile tower in the remote Scottish Isle of Skye, having flown it in via helicopter.
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BT deploys ‘self-powering’ mobile site in Shropshire
The operator says around 70% of the site’s energy needs are expected to be generate by on-site wind turbines and solar panels
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Scotland’s S4GI programme delivers 4G to over 2,000 rural premises
The Scottish government has published an evaluation of the recently completed Scottish 4G Infill Programme (S4GI).
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Spanish mobile operators agree spectrum sharing to target govt funding
According to a report from Expansion, Spain’s three largest mobile network operators (MNOs) have agreed to share spectrum in the 700MHz band.
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BT in talks with Starlink to connect hard-to-reach enterprises
This week, reports suggest that BT has entered into discussions with SpaceX over using its growing LEO satellite constellation Starlink to provide connectivity to rural areas of the UK
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Gigaclear secures £1.5bn in fresh financing
Today, UK altnet Gigaclear has announced it has agreed £1.5 billion in new debt financing, with the funds coming from multiple sources, including ABN Amro Bank NV, Credit Industriel et Commercial SA, HSBC Holdings Plc, Lloyds Banking Group Plc, and NatWest Group Plc.
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VMO2 using 5G drone to support Warwickshire Search and Rescue
The drone carries a miniaturised 5G base station, providing search teams with vital connectivity when operating in remote areas
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Brazil making rapid 5G progress but challenges remain on the horizon
News According to statements from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel)’s president...
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Three UK hits Shared Rural Network milestone
News The operator has deployed 100 new 4G sites across the UK, helping deliver much needed...
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Scottish Highlands and Islands get 4G boost from EE
News EE says the deployment of 13 4G masts in the remote regions will help boost the local...
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OneWeb and BT demo satellite connectivity on Lundy Island
News BT hailed the deployment as a ‘significant milestone’, potentially opening the door for...
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Telstra partners Starlink to serve remote customers in Australia
News The deal will see the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation provide fixed broadband...
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Nigerian mobile market to welcome 25 MVNOs
News The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has allocated 25 mobile virtual network operator...
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Broadband provider Truespeed reports substantial growth
The Bath-based full-fibre broadband provider has extended its footprint by 25 per cent in the first five months of the year, now offering ultrafast broadband to 75,000 properties.
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