EE Deploys Over 600 Small Cells to Enhance Mobile Coverage Across the UK

EE, the BT Group-owned British telco, has announced successfully deploying over 600 small cells, also known as street-level mobile sites. EE says these small cells, strategically placed across the country, are enhancing mobile coverage and delivering on EE’s commitment to expanding its network infrastructure. This achievement builds upon the 200 small-cell installations announced over a year ago.

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Enhancing Mobile Coverage and Capacity

EE said the deployment of 411 additional small cells has significantly improved capacity in high-demand areas, including major cities like Birmingham, Brighton, and Sheffield. These locations can now enjoy download speeds of up to 300 Mbps, even during peak usage periods, ensuring an uninterrupted mobile experience for customers.

Improved Connectivity in High-Demand Areas

Furthermore, EE’s commitment extends to other cities such as Swansea, Leicester, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Southampton, and York, which have also benefited from the ongoing small-cell deployment.

Seasonal Hotspots

Several seasonal hotspots have also received a timely connectivity boost ahead of the Summer, including Newquay, Paignton, Salcombe, Southend-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea.

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Leveraging Existing Street Assets

According to the statement, Small cells take advantage of existing street assets, such as BT’s iconic red telephone boxes, to enhance mobile coverage in areas where building larger sites is impractical, such as city centres and transportation hubs. In addition to phone boxes, small cells have been installed on lamp posts, CCTV columns, and BT’s innovative new digital Street Hubs. This strategic approach maximizes the benefit of these assets and ensures improved connectivity for local communities.

Data Handling Capacity

EE’s 611 small cell sites are currently carrying a staggering 20TB of data traffic every day. To put this into perspective, it is equivalent to streaming 8,000 hours of HD video or 280,000 hours of music. This impressive data handling capacity underscores the immense value these small cells offer to customers in high-demand areas.