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Ofcom wants UK to be ‘first in Europe’ to use direct-to-device satellite services

Total Telecom

Ofcom always strives to be at the forefront of technological change, and were the first country in Europe to press ahead with the next frontier in mobile connectivity. D2D services do away with this middleman, allowing customers to connect directly to the satellite itself using an unmodified smartphone.

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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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Signal Propagation

Tridon

While they appear simple, the communication process that happens between two or more radios is governed by complex physics. At the heart of this process is signal propagation. Understanding how radio signals travel, or propagate, through different environments is key to using these devices effectively.

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German operators team up to test railway 5G 

Total Telecom

One of the major challenges the FRMCS is seeking to tackle is how to get the 5G signal into the train carriages themselves.

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EE takes coverage to the top of Ben Nevis 

Total Telecom

News The addition plays a key role in enhancing the team’s ability to respond to emergencies, especially in areas previously lacking coverage EE has teamed up with Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team (LMRT) to improve the connectivity and support search and rescue operations on Ben Nevis.

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Major Low-Power TV Station Owner Wants to Shift to Datacasts

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025 – The largest owner of low-power TV stations in the country is asking federal regulators to allow datacasting on the 5G broadcast standard, and potentially sunset the sector’s obligation to provide at least one free signal viewable on traditional TV sets.

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Securing DOT Infrastructure

Paloalto Networks

By integrating AI-powered security with advanced visibility and control, this platform safeguards every connected DOT-ITS asset, from field cabinets to data centers. Key Priorities: Achieving visibility into thousands of connected devices, including traffic signals and roadside sensors.