A European Telecommunications Crisis

Meanwhile in the United Kingdom, telecommunications company BT Group recently told the Financial Times that it did not need more backup power for the winter, but it was still assessing which noncritical systems could be switched off to save energy.

European telecommunication executives explained to Reuters that they were undergoing a review of their networks to reduce extra power usage and modernize their equipment with more energy efficient cell towers.

The phone utilities will install new software to optimize traffic flow, allow cell towers to “sleep” when not in use, and utilize different spectrum bands.

They said they would work with their government agencies to make sure that the back-up plans were fully functional in order to maintain critical services in time for winter.

Telecommunication companies in those three countries said they are coordinating with government authorities in case of extended power shortages.

Swedish communications regulator PTS will finance the purchase of transportable fuel stations and mobile base stations in order to handle longer power outages, while Germany’s Deutsche Telekom will use its diesel powered mobile emergency back up systems in the event of prolonged power failures.

Italian communication companies are hoping the new Italian government will exempt them from energy saving cuts during mandatory power rationing.

European phone manufacturers Nokia and Ericsson told Reuters they were working with mobile network operators to mitigate the impact of potential power shortages.

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