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UK mobile carrier Vodafone has announced that it is testing out self-powered mobile phone masts, these new mobile masts will use wind power. The new

Vodafone UK has developed a mobile mast that uses a wind turbine, solar panels, and batteries to stay powered. This enables the tower to supply connectivity in the UK's remotest areas.

Rishi Sunak announces government plans to incentivise private sector investment in research and development, attract global talent and boost the UK’s skills base, as well as other initiatives aimed at positioning the UK as ‘a science and technology superpower’.

Some of the UK's most popular tourist hotspots have been given a 4G boost in time for what could be a record summer of staycations - and Falmouth is among them. The town is one of 600 cell sites upgraded by Virgin Media O2 since last summer, boosting 31,300 postcodes in 2021 so far. Falmouth has been included on the list in a bid to help keep coverage high despite an increase in demand when thousands more people arrive in the town. Other areas include Plymouth, Bath and Cambridge. The company has also continued to roll out its 5G network in tourist hotspots such as Edinburgh Castle ...

Bournemouth Pier. BOURNEMOUTH Pier is among 600 UK cell sites in coastal and tourist hotspots to receive a “significant” 4G and 5G boost. Virgin Media O2 has announced the boost ahead of what is expected to be a record staycation summer in the UK. The network has delivered improved 4G for 31,300 postcodes in 2021 so far – and has now upgraded Bournemouth Pier with the installation of an outdoor 5G network. Jeanie York, chief technology officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “After a year like no other, we know how important it has been to stay connected. That’s why we’re committe...