Putting up 4G masts in remote communities can provide sufficient social and economic benefits to financially break-even after 15 years according to a report by connectivity and smart technology consultancy FarrPoint. The installation of a new 4G mobile mast for the Achiltibuie community on the west coast of Scotland resulted in35 per cent of residents

With the government downgrading its full-fibre rollout pledge, it’s time to look at wireless as a viable connectivity alternative for rural areas, says Cambium Networks’ Nigel King

First steps taken after agreement reached in March to provide coverage

Ofcom says it is ‘encouraged’ by the cooperation

BT CEO has called for a cross-industry Rural Coverage Pledge

5% of UK landscape will “never be worth covering”

Next round of spectrum auctions will be split between the bandwidth that is available and coverage obligations to achieve