What’s replacing GSM-R in the rail industry?
The railway industry is entering a new chapter in digital innovation. For over two decades, GSM-R—a 2G-based communication system—has reliably connected train drivers with control centres, ensuring safe and efficient operations. But as 2G networks are gradually retired, GSM-R is reaching its limits. The industry is now preparing to adopt FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System), a modern, future-ready standard designed to support smarter, faster, and more connected rail networks.
Fujikura at Capacity Europe
We are exhibiting and presenting at Capacity Europe later this month.
Three reasons why you need to visit us at Connected Britain
Whether you’re a network operator, field engineer, or simply curious about the technology required to build and maintain optical networks, there are plenty of reasons to visit us at Connected Britain next week. Here are our top three:
Signal boost: expanding mobile connectivity on the London Underground
5G on the Tube isn’t just about better signal — it’s part of a broader vision to make London a more connected, accessible, and future-ready city, even underground. Here’s how and why 5G is powering connectivity deep beneath London’s streets. If you’ve ever wondered “Can you get a phone signal on the Underground?” then this is for you.
In at the deep end: how subsea fibre optic cables keep the world connected
Subsea fibre optic cables carry the world’s data across continents in an instant. Here’s why they’re so important to global connectivity.
Visit us at Rail Live 2025
And get your railway communications on track with us.
Anga Com 2025 – see you there
From June 3-5th you can find us at Anga Com 2025 at the Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre in Cologne. We’ll be showcasing our cutting-edge ribbon fibre network solutions in Hall 8, and we’ll have a team of sales people, engineers and partners on hand to guide participants through why our technology is transformative for network operators. […]
Visit Us at Connected Britain This September
We are once again exhibiting at Connected Britain this year, which takes place at the ExCel Centre in London on September 11th-12th. As the UK embraces high-speed connectivity, our cutting-edge technology accelerates the rollout of fibre nationwide and visitors to our booth can discover how we deliver end-to-end telecom solutions for the optical networks which […]
Here’s why optical port and plug cleaning is important
Optical cleaning might sound trivial, but a small spec of contamination has the potential to cause significant problems.
The Ultimate Guide to Connector Types
Within a network, connections need to be made to allow data to be transmitted. As well as fixed installations, connectors are often used to make quick and sometimes temporary connections/disconnections.
