Ubiquiti has launched long-range PoE switching that sends power and data up to 800 metres over one Ethernet cable. Here is what the new kit does, where its 100 Mbps ports fit, and how it compares with fibre and wireless bridges for reaching outbuildings.

Starship has put the first 26 Starlink V3 satellites into orbit, each designed for around ten times the downlink capacity of today's satellites. Here is what has actually happened, why it will take time to reach the UK, and how to make sure your network is ready.

Wednesday 28 October 2026. Amazon Leo's first Vulcan launch is set for 13 November, Ofcom weighs the future of the UK's 2GHz satellite band, and why a PLEO install is what you'll remember.

October 2026 has brought a run of router security fixes from NETGEAR, TP-Link, MikroTik and Peplink. Here is what was patched, why end-of-support routers are now a real risk, and the simple steps that keep a satellite broadband network secure.

Starlink's V5 dish is smaller, lighter and uses around half the power of the V4, and Router 4 brings Wi-Fi 7 to Starlink for the first time. Here is what has really changed, what is missing, and how it affects mounting, power and Wi-Fi in UK homes and businesses.

A point-to-point bridge links two buildings. When a property has three, five or more, point-to-multipoint wireless takes over. Here is the new kit, how a central hub shares one satellite connection, and how to plan it for a farm, holiday park or business site.

This autumn has brought a wave of new Wi-Fi 7 mesh kits, multi-gig switches and small-business PoE switches. Here is what has launched, why the cable behind the Wi-Fi matters more than the box on the shelf, and how to plan a home or business network around a satellite connection.

Saturday 24 October 2026. Amazon Leo's first Vulcan launch slips to November, O2 Satellite's first version explained, Ofcom opens more satellite spectrum at sea and in the air, and why a PLEO install lasts.

Phones that connect straight to satellites have gone from demo to real service in 2026. Here is how direct-to-device works, what O2 Satellite, Starlink Mobile, AST SpaceMobile and Amazon Leo are doing, and why it complements rather than replaces a properly installed satellite dish.

2026 has brought a wave of new point-to-point wireless bridges, from Wi-Fi 7 kits to 60GHz links with automatic backup. Here is what has launched, how the technologies differ and how to get satellite broadband to a garden office, barn or workshop without digging a trench.

The first Wi-Fi 8 routers are now on sale in the UK. Here is what Wi-Fi 8 actually changes, what it costs, and why a properly planned network still matters more than the badge on the box for Starlink and Amazon Leo users.

Wednesday 21 October 2026. Starlink's UK customer count, O2 Satellite tested in Snowdonia, Amazon Leo's next launch, and why a PLEO install still decides the outcome.

Saturday 17 October 2026. Starlink speed versus price in the UK, Amazon Leo's next launch dates, a winter tip for Mini owners, and why a PLEO install still decides the outcome.

Wednesday 14 October 2026. Opensignal rates Starlink ahead of rural UK 4G/5G home broadband for speed and consistency — and why a PLEO install still decides the outcome.

Amazon Leo Pro offers up to 400 Mbps and Leo Ultra up to 1 Gbps. Find out the facts and how a PLEO professional install gets you the full speed.

12 October 2026, Space Internet Solutions Amazon has given its biggest hint yet that Amazon Leo, its satellite broadband service, could one day be linked to Prime. But a hint is not a deal. Here's what was actually said. What Amazon said In an October 2026 interview with Ars Technica, Chris Weber, VP of business and product at Amazon Leo, said: "There are lots of assets within Amazon that we can pair with Leo… anything from Prime to Prime Video, eero routers and extenders, Fi

Starlink is built so that many people can set it up themselves, and for plenty of homes a dish on the supplied mount works fine. But many properties need more than that. They might have a high gable, a stone chimney, a long cable run, a listed building or a static caravan, or they might need Wi-Fi across a farmyard. That's where a PLEO install comes in. What PLEO means PLEO stands for Professional Low Earth Orbit. It means a skilled, professional installation of Starlink, Ama

Saturday 10 October 2026 Starlink's own advice is clear: if you can't fit the dish safely, don't. Get professional help. That's exactly what a PLEO (Professional Low Earth Orbit) install is for. What a PLEO install gets UK customers Custom installs on quality galvanised brackets and alloy masts Cat6 made to fit on site and routed neatly into the building Bespoke setups and full network services: mesh, access points, Wi-Fi calling Listed buildings, lodges, static caravans, res

Wednesday 7 October 2026. Faster Starlink satellites are on the way, but a badly fitted dish will still let you down. What a PLEO install gets you, plus this week's verified Starlink news.

Monday 5 October 2026 A basic install gets the dish up. A PLEO (Professional Low Earth Orbit) install gets it done right and built to last. Looking for a proper Starlink install? Join Starlink / LEO Professional Installers UK. What a PLEO install includes: Galvanised brackets and alloy masts, no plastics Cable made on site and routed neatly into the building Mesh, outdoor access points and Wi-Fi calling where mobile signal is poor Full networking for homes, businesses, listed