Lodestar Networks news https://lodestarnetworks.co.uk/news/ Lodestar Networks blog posts and press releases. en-gb Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:28:57 +0000 Lodestar publishes two proposals for community-built mobile networks https://lodestarnetworks.co.uk/news/lodestar-publishes-two-community-mobile-proposals/ https://lodestarnetworks.co.uk/news/lodestar-publishes-two-community-mobile-proposals/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 A proposed regional route to low-band spectrum and an early-stage federation study address two different barriers facing local mobile networks. Press release test https://lodestarnetworks.co.uk/blog/test/ https://lodestarnetworks.co.uk/blog/test/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 test Network update Two building blocks for community mobile: reach and shared infrastructure https://lodestarnetworks.co.uk/blog/two-building-blocks-for-community-mobile/ https://lodestarnetworks.co.uk/blog/two-building-blocks-for-community-mobile/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Low-band spectrum could help local cells reach further, while carefully shared core functions could reduce duplication. Both ideas are proposals and both need substantial work. Network design Lodestar calls on Ofcom to create a lasting spectrum route for community mobile networks https://lodestarnetworks.co.uk/news/lodestar-calls-on-ofcom-community-mobile-spectrum/ https://lodestarnetworks.co.uk/news/lodestar-calls-on-ofcom-community-mobile-spectrum/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Lodestar's submitted Ofcom response calls for proportionate fees, coordinated outdoor Band 40 access and a practical route from trial licences to durable local services. Press release