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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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Vodafone using mobile network for weather ‘nowcasts’

Total Telecom

The trial functions by leveraging the inherent physical properties of wireless communications. Electromagnetic spectrum signals especially at higher frequencies can be attenuated by rain, meaning that signal strength can be a useful indicator of rainfall.

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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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Nokia, Digita, and CoreGo Bring Private 5G Networks to Big Events

VoIP Review

The goal is to enhance connectivity and streamline services such as payment processing, ticket validation, and access control by integrating CoreGos point-of-sale systems with Nokias Digital Automation Cloud. They also enable advanced analytics, location-based services, and enhanced communication among event staff.

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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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