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ScotRail launches 6 month Starlink trial on Highlands Trains
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15 May 2025
ScotRail has announced the launch of a new six-month trial in partnership with communications provider Clarus Networks, aiming to enhance onboard WiFi connectivity on six Class 158 trains operating along their Highlands routes. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to upgrade internet access for passengers using satellite-based broadband.
The partnership builds on over a year of development to harness Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network. Previously demonstrated, the technology can deliver low latency — around 40 milliseconds — and download speeds of up to 220 Mbps, shared among multiple users in motion.
Find out more Ericsson supports Surrey Search & Rescue with advanced hybrid WAN connectivity
14 May 2025
Ericsson has supplied cutting-edge hybrid WAN connectivity solutions to Surrey Search & Rescue (Surrey SAR), enabling faster response times and better survival outcomes.
This is delivered through UK Connect’s Search & Rescue Network (SARNET), a specialized communications platform designed for emergency operations.
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Top tips for selecting LAN testing equipment
08 May 2025
Jonathan Sharp, CEO, Britannic
A secure, robust and reliant LAN is mission-critical and a non-negotiable for all businesses. Ensuring you can operate seamlessly and securely without any interruptions or downtime. In a noisy saturated market, it can be difficult to decide what LAN testing equipment to use and from which vendor. Follow our top tips on selecting the right technology for your needs.
What do you need and why?
Take time to understand what you are testing for, as there are different tools for different purposes. Are you looking to test for feedback on SLAs, response times, review logs, the robustness of a circuit, speed and bandwidth capabilities, or to alert you of network anomalies?
Find out more Top tips for LAN cable testing
07 May 2025
Nigel Hedges, Application and Technical Specialist, Fluke Networks
Whether you’re installing copper or fiber, every LAN cabling project hinges on one thing: reliable test results. As networks demand higher speeds and clients expect zero issues post-installation, the margin for error in the field is shrinking fast. Forward-thinking teams are turning to smarter workflows and more capable test equipment to streamline their jobs and deliver consistent, certified, performing results.
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