Scalable rural connectivity solution deployed at Cochno Farm
Published: 20 April 2026
Prof. Imran (JWSE): "This project shows how academic innovation and operator deployment expertise can come together to deliver new connectivity solutions for rural & remote environments, connecting the unconnected." Dr Ansari, project lead: “This pilot demonstrates how off-grid low-power cost-effective 4G radios, IoT systems & EV charging (backhauled via satellite) can be delivered through shared, low-cost infrastructure, providing a scalable connectivity and power model for rural environments."