Gigaclear and Linksys team up for rural broadband boost
I am often fascinated by how the evolution of technology can improve the quality of life in rural areas. This is a very interesting story in that context. It tells us:
Rural homes across the UK could be set to enjoy a connectivity boost thanks to a new partnership between Linksys and Gigaclear.
The rural broadband provider has announced a tie-up with the router firmts to offer an in-home Smart WiFi “mesh home” system that should allow customers to enjoy faster speeds and more reliable connectivity.
Gigaclear says that the new platform will overcome many of the unique challenges that appear when connecting rural properties, including metal, mirrors, concrete, impenetrable stone walls, large rooms and unusual property layouts.
Its network essentially casts a ‘WiFi bubble’ over an area, giving users the chance to get online and work from home, stream TV or movies, or just catch up with friends, family and co-workers.
The network, based on Linksys Velop routers, can be extended throughout the home by adding a series of interconnected nodes to expand WiFi coverage, as opposed to traditional boosters, which simply relay the signal.