The pioneering RUBIS
The French Gendarmerie were pioneers in adopting digital solutions for their communications. They have used the on RUBIS communication system since 1992.
The Gendarmerie have relied on the RUBIS network for their everyday operations ever since.
RUBIS for event security
In addition to being used every day, communication over the network plays an important role in securing large events. The Corsica stage of the Tour de France bicycle race is just one example of such an event. Also the G7 meeting in Biarritz was secured with RUBIS network in August 2019.
Facts and figures
- 100 switches
- 470 base stations (80 MHz)
- In operational use since 1992
- Secures 67,000,000 French inhabitants.