Stories behind the signal
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Freshwave and O2 enhance mobile connectivity in Canterbury with outdoor small cells
O2 customers in Canterbury are set to experience better mobile connectivity following the deployment of four 4G/5G outdoor small cells. Freshwave, working closely with Kent County Council (KCC), deployed the small cells on behalf of O2 in busy areas of Canterbury. Outdoor small cells are a discreet technology that can be attached to street assets,…
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From Telegraph to mobile: Freshwave, in partnership with TCM, deploying all-operator mobile coverage at Peterborough Court
Image: Peterborough Court Freshwave, working with commercial property IT and smart building infrastructure specialists TCM, are bringing all-operator mobile connectivity to Peterborough Court, London. Located on Fleet Street, Peterborough Court is the former home of Telegraph newspapers. Built in the 1880s, it’s undergone a complete redevelopment to create high-spec grade A office space while retaining…
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital live with all-operator mobile connectivity
Staff, patients and visitors at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital are now benefitting from all-operator mobile connectivity after partnering with connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave. Freshwave have deployed a 4G distributed antenna system (DAS) in the hospital which provides assured mobile connectivity no matter which network users are on.
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Frontline staff: Dealing with poor mobile connectivity when every second matters
Disconnected care: The impact of poor mobile connectivity in NHS hospitals A three-part series 1/3 Hospitals can be some of the most challenging environments to deliver assured 4G and 5G connectivity to. Thick walls, miles of ducting and complex layouts, combined with materials to keep people safe (such as lead shielding in x-ray suites), block…
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EE enhances City of London coverage with further outdoor small cell sites with Freshwave
Freshwave, a connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider, has brought nearly 50 new outdoor small cell sites live for mobile network operator (MNO) EE in the City of London, expanding coverage and improving 4G and 5G connectivity for EE mobile customers in one of the globe’s leading financial and business hubs. EE continues to enhance mobile connectivity for…
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Sun, sea and stronger signal: O2 to upgrade its mobile network at more than 20 Haven holiday parks
O2 is announcing an upgrade to its mobile network at 22 Haven holiday sites around the UK, in a boost for Brits with staycations planned this summer. The upgrades, delivered in collaboration with connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave, are part of O2’s Mobile Transformation Plan, which aims to future proof its mobile network and improve connectivity…
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O2 and Freshwave deploy small cells to improve mobile connectivity in Cornwall
Residents, businesses, and visitors in two of Cornwall’s most popular towns are set to benefit from an improved mobile experience and faster speeds after the first O2 small cells have gone live in St Ives and Newquay. O2 has partnered with connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave to deliver five small cells in St Ives and three…
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Eight hundred outdoor small cells in London and beyond
When it comes to delivering outdoor small cells, experience matters. And, working in close partnership with the mobile network operators (MNOs), we have more than 800 small cells live in towns and cities across the country. So, if you’re a local authority wondering how to enhance mobile connectivity in your community, read on to find…
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Small cells, big moment: Freshwave rings in new era with first indoor 5G JOTS-ready data call at the Small Cells World Summit
We surprised an industry legend at the Small Cells World Summit (SCWS) in June and made telecoms history in the process. Live on stage at the 2025 Summit, we placed the first ever indoor 5G neutral host JOTS-ready data call to none other than Dave Morris of Virgin Media O2, celebrating his imminent retirement and…
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Bringing mobile connectivity to train passengers and staff with Project Reach
By Simon Frumkin, CEO, Freshwave In a time when passengers expect to browse, stream, and stay in touch wherever they go, Network Rail is leading the way with a bold move to enhance mobile connectivity for its passengers and staff. Their vision isn’t just about convenience; it’s about transforming the travel experience and making rail…
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Major boost for rail passengers: Say “goodbye” to mobile signal blackspots!
Project Reach, a new ground-breaking partnership between Network Rail, Neos Networks and Freshwave, will see an end to the worst signal blackspots on the major rail arteries of Britain as the companies join forces to provide the biggest upgrade to Britain’s rail telecoms infrastructure in decades, benefitting millions of rail passengers, establishing the beginnings of…