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Mobile networks


All mobile telecommunications are susceptible to adverse weather conditions - at the same time, mobile network operators (MNOs) face a harsh commercial environment with high start-up costs and many players fighting for market share.
  • Heavy rainfall can cause signal attenuation

  • Lightning poses a risk of electromagnetic damage to equipment

  • High winds may damage stations and other above ground equipment

  • The risks are all the greater with 3G technologies like UMTS and GPRS

Met Office services help MNOs to minimise the additional burden of weather-related risk, improve their use of resources and maintain high levels of service.

For example, you can use Met Office forecast services and information to:

  • Anticipate operational difficulties

  • Ensure bandwidth is available for high priority services

  • Modify signal routeing

  • Site stations more safely and effectively