"Under an open access agreement with Surrey County Council, neutral host provider Freshwave is deploying 13 new 4G/5G outdoor small cells for mobile operator O2 in Guildford city centre. Open access agreements allow local authorities to retain control of their street assets while working with different mobile network operators (MNOs) and neutral hosts such as Freshwave. The outdoor small cells comprise compact mobile units, which are roughly the size of a shoebox and are designed to improve coverage in areas with high footfall."
"By processing mobile traffic at street level, small cells can help reduce pressure on the wider network. This is said to allow more people to call, text and access data simultaneously, improving the overall mobile experience. The new deployment sees small cells strategically placed in high-demand areas including the high street, as well as around Guildford Castle and near Guildford Station,"
Surrey County Council has enhanced mobile connectivity in Guildford by enabling Freshwave to deploy 13 new 4G/5G outdoor small cells for O2 under an open access agreement. Open access agreements let local authorities retain control of street assets while working with mobile network operators and neutral hosts. The compact, shoebox-sized small cells are discretely mounted on existing street furniture and process traffic at street level to reduce pressure on the wider network. The deployment targets high-demand locations including the high street, Guildford Castle and Guildford Station. Nine small cells are already live and are improving coverage for residents, businesses and visitors while preserving the city centre's historic character.
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