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Have you read about the OpenRAN technology we have helped Vodafone deploy at The 6 Bells Pub in Beenham? Don't miss out on the great news story! #ConnectedBerkshire #DigitalInfrastrcture #DigitalAdoptionStrategy #Berkshire #Beenham #Vodafone #OpenRAN

Three set to miss rural broadband deadline Three is likely to miss its rural broadband coverage targets as the deadline to address mobile signal “not spots” looms. Mobile network operators have until July to extend their coverage to encompass 88% of the UK’s landmass, the initial goal of a £1bn government initiative. While Vodafone has confirmed it will meet the deadline and Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is also on track, smaller rival Three has stated it is “working hard” to achieve the targets but has not confirmed its compliance. BT, which owns the EE network, recently struck a rural coverage agreement with some of its competitors to help meet the deadline. Sources reveal that BT has arranged for VMO2 and Vodafone to access some of its mobile masts in remote areas. EE, boasting more mobile masts than its rivals and contributing separately to the rural coverage project, met its initial target earlier this year: https://lnkd.in/eqGgQhUr #telecoms #broadband #rural #networks #connectivity

Exciting News for Western Australia!  TPG Telecom have just announced a groundbreaking network-sharing agreement. This collaboration is set to revolutionize mobile services across regional Australia, including our very own Western Australia. What does this mean for us? Expanded Coverage: TPG Telecom will now have access to 2,444 Optus mobile network sites, significantly increasing its 4G coverage from 400,000 square kilometers to 1,000,000 square kilometers, reaching 98.4% of the population1. Enhanced Services: With shared spectrum and infrastructure, customers can expect improved capacity, speed, and service quality. Accelerated 5G Rollout: This agreement is committed to fast-tracking its 5G rollout, with plans to upgrade 1,500 sites by 2028. A win for regional communities, businesses, and visitors, this partnership showcases the power of collaboration in driving innovation and connectivity. Let's embrace this new era of mobile services and anticipate the benefits it will bring to Western Australia! #Telecom #Innovation #WesternAustralia #TPGTelecom #Optus #MOCN #5G #Connectivity #Connectingwesternaustralia #Perth Daryl Patch, Rick Philips, Rick Duff, Charles Wu, Nir Sinay, Tarik Fakir

What’s going on in the Telecoms world? 📲 Say goodbye to poor connectivity in rural areas with the UK Government’s Shared Rural Network initiative, which is set to tackle the remote communities in Wales with better connectivity! Several communities across Wales are already reaping the benefits of fast and reliable 4G mobile coverage from major UK mobile operators such as EE, VMO2, Three and Vodafone. Over the coming months, 86 sites are planned to have better connectivity with reliable 4G! To find out if your location is receiving better connectivity or for more information, check out the full article on “Telecoms” today: https://lnkd.in/eW5VHKna #ETS #EuropeanTelecomSolutions #Telecommunications #Telecoms #TelecomsNews #Connectivity #Wales

Three new 4G masts in a single weekend - now that’s an incredible achievement! Flown in via helicopter, these three new 4G mobile masts will completely transform Uist in the Outer Hebrides. This upgrade will not only benefit businesses, but provide residents with faster and more reliable connectivity, making it easier for locals to access online services and stay connected with their loved ones.   Virgin Media O2 remain committed to bringing reliable mobile coverage to rural areas impacted by not-spots and patchy signal, and I’m always in awe of the work and planning that goes into making this commitment a reality.   More locations to come as we continue to close the digital divide. https://lnkd.in/ehe82Ph9

Thinking outside the box for rural connectivity - UK's SRN - a role model of a new collaborative digital divide gap-fill strategy for Canada to consider? The UK SRN - or "Shared Rural Network" is a variant among a class of collaborative multi-carrier "shared network" or "neutral host" models in telecom, and an interesting approach that could work to finally beat #Canada's #chronic #rural #digital #divide. New innovative solutions for Canada to consider vs. more of the same old status-quo.. Vodafone's 200 new rural #cellular sites serve multiple carriers in the UK's SRN in a creative #sharedaccess & Public-Private-Partnership (P3) investment approach, and in areas that would have been still left behind with the status quo. Interesting Vodafone article below that shows international carriers *can* operate successfully within such shared models. For Canadians unfamiliar with the approach (since we've had essentially one legacy vertically-integrated model used in Canada for the past 40 years of telecom regulation) I recommend a quick read of this Vodafone experience article, & also I recommend a read of UK OFCOM's recent "Connected Nations" report (see link below).. Innovation & new approaches can help more quickly bridge Canada's longstanding rural & First Nations digital divide & 911 access gaps. https://lnkd.in/gFQBpbMw? #newsolutions #beatthestatusquo #ISED #CRTC #regulatory #spectrum #innovation #sharednetworks #sharedruralnetwork #newsolutions #digitaldivide #ruralbroadband #ruralconnectivity #ruraleconomy #Canadasdigitaldivide #Canada #Ontario #FirstNations #telecom #communications #telecommunications #4G #5G #6G #PSBN #thefutureisnow #Northerncommunities #connectivity #911dispatch #infrastructure #ruralsolutions #newpaths #communitysafety #digitaleconomy #911accessforall

[SETICS STTAR] Ofcom shares its latest update on UK connectivity 👇 ⚡️ Number of homes able to get gigabit-capable broadband is up to 24.0 million homes (80% of all UK homes), up from 23.2 million (78%) since September 2023. ⚡️ Full fibre coverage is now at 18.7 million homes (62%). This represents an increase of 5 percentage points in the four months between September 2023 and January 2024. ⚡️ Superfast broadband coverage across the UK overall remains at 97%. ⚡️ The number of premises unable to get access to decent (>10Mps download speed) broadband, when factoring in fixed wireless and fixed line networks, has dropped from 61,000 to 57,000 premises. ⚡️ Mobile coverage remains stable for 4G, with around 93% of the UK landmass predicted to have good outdoor 4G coverage from at least one operator. This area includes nearly all the premises in the UK. ⚡️ 5G coverage has also remained steady over the previous 4 months with around 92% of premises being able to get a 5G signal outdoors, from at least one mobile network operator (figures reported with a high degree of confidence). Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eaEnH29Y #gigabit #projectgigabit #fibre #FTTH #connectivity

Curious About Your Business Broadband Costs? 🔍 With NBI covering most of Ireland, why is your business broadband still so pricey? Our latest blog dives into this question and uncovers the factors behind your broadband bills. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eA6mFkDG #BusinessBroadband #InternetConnectivity #Telecom #TechProvider

Parts of rural Wales can now benefit from fast and reliable mobile coverage helping to boost economic growth and bridge the digital divide in remote areas. The first of 86 UK government-funded 4G masts have been switched on as part of joint plan with telecoms firms to deliver mobile connectivity across 95 per cent of the UK landmass. Existing masts have been upgraded to deliver 4G cover while limiting the visual impact of the programme, delivering on the Government’s long term plan. https://lnkd.in/eub-Y3mS

Today Vodafone is kicking off ‘The Great British Broadband Switch' to help people save money and make it easier for them to switch. By switching to Vodafone, people currently with providers including BT, EE and Sky (who use the Openreach network) can get the same reliable full fibre #broadband for less. Customers looking to switch could save £200 vs. BT. We are also making switching easier for those stuck in expensive contracts by offering broadband customers signing up for Full Fibre 900 up to £100 to cover exit fees. Looks like Vodafone is the new Home of Broadband now 😉 To find out more, https://lnkd.in/eXCimKvB.