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1. on Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 5:39 pm | Reply lesleyb2025

   Anythings to do with the local mobile phone problems ??

   Wondering 02 they knew that they would have to update the mast soon anyway so were waiting until the Fibre optic cables had been installed, or could it be that they have already updated the mast and there was a delay or poor coordination with who ever is doing the fibre cable work??? (If so, why on earth did 02 not tell us??!!!)

   Fibre optic cables do not directly service mobile phones but play a critical role in the telecommunications infrastructure that supports mobile phone networks. Here’s a concise explanation of how fibre cables relate to mobile phone service: How Fibre Cables Support Mobile Phones

   1. Backhaul Connectivity: Fibre optic cables provide high-speed, high-capacity connections between mobile cell towers (base stations) and the core network of a mobile service provider. This “backhaul” carries voice, data, and video traffic from mobile phones to the internet or other networks.
   2. 5G and High-Speed Networks: Modern mobile networks, especially 5G, rely heavily on fibre optics due to their ability to handle massive data volumes with low latency. Fibre connects cell towers, small cells, and distributed antenna systems (DAS) to ensure fast and reliable mobile data services.
   3. Improved Coverage and Capacity: Fibre backhaul enables mobile networks to support more users and higher data demands, improving call quality, internet speeds, and overall network performance for mobile phones.
   4. Indirect Service: While mobile phones connect wirelessly to cell towers via radio signals (e.g., 4G, 5G), the towers themselves are often linked to the broader network through fibre optic cables, making fibre an essential backbone for mobile communications.

   Key Points

   • Fibre cables don’t directly interact with mobile phones; they support the infrastructure that enables wireless communication.
   • Without fibre, mobile networks would face bottlenecks, slower speeds, and reduced reliability.
   • For rural or remote areas, fibre deployment to cell towers can significantly enhance mobile coverage and service quality.

   
   
2. on Thursday October 2, 2025 at 9:30 pm | Reply lesleyb2025

   I think this could well explain the O2 network problem!! If that be the case why did o2 not just tell us??!! This does fit in with the “update due on 3rd November!” I am wondering if either the mast had a problem and o2 thought that the fibre cable works would be done a lot sooner than 14 November and did not want to do a repair when they were (they thought) very soon due to do an upgrade or maybe they have even done an upgrade already and the fibre cable works has been delayed for some reason, leaving everyone in limbo! Interesting to know that some people have been having problems in Ashbourne with 02 signal for a couple of days and that work has very recently commenced at the top of Derby hill for the installation of Fibre cables!

   
   
3. on Thursday October 2, 2025 at 9:32 pm | Reply lesleyb2025

   The link between Fibre cables and mobile masts is: mobile phone masts are often linked to fibre cabling. Fibre optic cables are commonly used to connect mobile masts (or cell towers) to the core network of a mobile operator, a setup known as backhaul.

   Backhaul Connection: Mobile masts require high-speed, reliable connections to handle the large volume of data traffic from users (e.g., calls, texts, internet). Fibre optic cables are ideal for this because they offer high bandwidth, low latency, and stable performance compared to older copper or microwave links.
   How It Works: The mast’s base station, which manages radio signals, connects to fibre optic cables that link to the operator’s core network or data centres. This fibre connection ensures fast data transfer to and from the internet or other networks.

   Alternatives: In areas where fibre isn’t available, masts may use microwave links or satellite for backhaul, but these are less common due to lower capacity or higher latency. Fibre is preferred, especially for 4G and 5G networks, which demand greater data throughput.
   Deployment: Fibre cabling is often laid underground or along utility poles to reach the mast. In urban areas, masts are more likely to be fibre-connected due to existing infrastructure, while rural masts might face delays in fibre rollout, relying on other technologies temporarily.

   In summary, fibre cabling is a critical component for modern mobile masts, enabling high-speed data transfer essential for current and next-generation networks like 5G.1.5sFast

   
   

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