
Helicopter delivers 4G masts to remote island in Scotland
A remote island in Scotland has received a boost in mobile connectivity thanks to a helicopter that delivered new 4G masts. The project is part of a £1bn initiative to improve rural coverage across the UK. How the helicopter helped Virgin Media O2, one of the four mobile network operators in the UK, used a helicopter to transport six new 4G masts to the island of Islay, which is located off the west coast of Scotland. The island has a population of about 3000 people and is known for its whisky production. The helicopter was able to access areas that…