Virgin Media O2 is using the Starlink constellation of low earth orbit satellites  to boost mobile services in most remote locations as part of the Shared Rural Network programme. Starlink’s LEO satellites will connect to phone masts unreachable with fibre optic cables or microwave to give connectivity to more rural communities. The Starlink mobile backhaul

Next year will see many more device-to-device satcoms services says Peter Kibutu,Advanced Technology Lead at 5G satellite consultancy TTP There will be further partnerships between terrestrial network providers, which own most of the desirable spectrum and have access to a large subscriber base, and non-terrestrial providers. These joint ventures will tackle rural and remote black

Broadband Genie analysis of 400k speed tests rates three top and O2 bottom