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EE takes coverage to the top of Ben Nevis 

Total Telecom

The site’s strategic location in Glen Nevis, a popular area that attracts over 400,000 visitors annually, is crucial for addressing coverage gaps, particularly in ‘shadowed’ areas where the natural terrain had previously blocked signals. We primarily use VHF radios to communicate with our base and other team members on the hill.

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Sen. Blackburn Wants More Spectrum in Reconciliation

Broadband Breakfast

Opponents to any sort of pipeline have also signalled they want to see the House language changed. The cable industry, consumer groups, and smaller wireless ISPs have called on the Senate to add language protecting the Citizens Broadband Radio Service.

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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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Where Fiber Doesn't Fit

Broadband Breakfast

Fixed wireless access uses high-frequency radio waves and antennas to deliver high-speed connectivity between two fixed locations, without the need for physical cabling infrastructure. It can provide greater flexibility and affordability than fiber. Unlike fiber, it doesn’t rely on wires to transmit data.

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Two-Way Radio for Emergency Communications

Tridon

You grabbed your well-maintained two-way radio, tuned to the local emergency frequency, and made contact with a nearby volunteer responder. In this blog, well discuss the importance of using a two-way radio for emergency communications and how it can help you stay confidently connected when need it most.

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EE Boosts Safety on Ben Nevis with New Rescue Network

VoIP Review

Its strategic position helps address coverage shortcomings, particularly in areas where natural obstacles previously hindered signal reach. With the addition of a single antenna and cable, the network now covers more ground. The team, which typically uses VHF radios, often faced difficulties.

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How Reliable is Our Nation's – and the World's – Broadband Infrastructure?

Broadband Breakfast

Heading North, on August 29, 2024, the tiny cruise ship town of Sitka, Alaska suffered an undersea cable cut which required about two weeks to repair. Physical obstacles, network interference, and radio frequency interference are additional frustrations.  Ubiquitous software and hardware malfunctions are another challenge.

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