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UK govt looks to satellite to solve rural connectivity woes 

Total Telecom

These projects typically combine the use of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites to provide improved wireless communication, benefiting both residents and visitors to rural areas. It should come as little surprise that two of the three projects in the announcement relate to remote islands.

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EE takes coverage to the top of Ben Nevis 

Total Telecom

The mast, which has been providing 4G connectivity to EE customers and 999 coverage to all visitors, is also part of the UK Home Office’s Emergency Services Network (ESN) – a critical communications system for emergency services. We primarily use VHF radios to communicate with our base and other team members on the hill.

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Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, September 3, 2024 – A small Texas city is finding out what it's like when the cable TV company cuts the cord. 6,000) will soon experience a shift in its media landscape as TDS Telecom plans to discontinue its cable TV service there by Sept. Alpine, Texas (pop. the parent company of Big Bend Telephone Co.,

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Impenetrable Speed: Exploring the Wonders of Internet Fiber Cable

All West Telecommunications

Enter the internet fiber cable , a technology that has revolutionized how we connect, communicate, and interact online. Fiber optic cables, known for their remarkable speed and reliability, are becoming the gold standard for internet connectivity. What is Internet Fiber Cable? How Does Fiber Optic Cable Work?

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High-Speed FWA Using mmWave With the Help of Li-Fi

Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

On a regular basis I keep reading about how Fixed Wireless Access ( FWA ) continues to gain ground at the expense of cable operators, especially in the USA (see articles by Ookla , OpenSignal ). The other approach, championed by pureLiFi is to use Light Based Communications to let the signal pass from outside to inside.

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EE Boosts Safety on Ben Nevis with New Rescue Network

VoIP Review

EE has partnered with the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team to bolster communication capabilities on Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain. Included in the UK Home Office’s Emergency Services Network (ESN), this infrastructure is crucial for emergency communications in this challenging terrain.

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Meta's Project Waterworth: The Next Evolution in Subsea Connectivity

Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

Meta has unveiled its most ambitious subsea cable project to date Project Waterworth , previously referred to as "W", because of it's shape. The multi-billion-dollar initiative is set to become the longest subsea cable in the world, spanning over 50,000 km and connecting five major continents, including the U.S.,