Dorset Council, GB shows rural connectivity potential with 5G Rural Dorset Initiative

Dorset Council, GB 5G Rural Dorset Initiative

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A package of four connectivity trials allows the council and its partners to evaluate connectivity options in outlying areas. Dorset Council and Wessex Internet are using current fiber networks to help local farms with cattle monitoring and smart building controls. The initiative also increases mobile access along the coast for emergency personnel and enhanced Vodafone coverage at Lulworth Castle.

Networking: Broadband and Connectivity Public Private Partnership (PPP)5G Pilot / POC

Dorset Council, GB

Unitary authority in England

United Kingdom

Newsworthy

D£

Dorset's £4.3 million to boost rural mobile connectivity - Dorset Council news

A bid led by Dorset Council has been awarded £4.335m to help understand how rural communities could benefit from next generation mobile connectivity. A consortium of council, local, national and international partners plans to show that mobile infrastructure can be delivered cost effectively and sensitively to benefit rural businesses and communities. The Dorset project is… Read more Dorset’s £4.3 million to boost rural mobile connectivity

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