Virgin Media O2 and Ontix Deploy Outdoor Small Cells in Reading

UK telecommunications provider Virgin Media O2 and Ontix have deployed outdoor small cells across the borough of Reading, enhancing 4G mobile connectivity and speeding up service for residents, businesses, students, and visitors in central Reading. Virgin Media O2 and Ontix partnered to introduce these small cells to Reading, increasing mobile capacity and reducing network congestion at major destinations during peak times, Ontix announced on Monday.

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Strategic Locations for Maximum Impact

The small cells have been installed in some of the busiest areas of the town, including Reading Station, Reading College, Reading Museum, the Abbey Ruins, and the Oracle Shopping Centre. This deployment is expected to improve coverage and speeds for both residents and visitors.

With over 20 million people passing through Reading Station and over a million visiting the Oracle Shopping Centre each year, the small cells will help alleviate network congestion and increase capacity.

Ontix said: “We’re proud to be the first Neutral Host company bringing small cells to Reading. Working closely with Virgin Media O2, we ensured that the delivery of this project was speedy, cost-effective, and power-efficient.”

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Previous collaborations

According to the official release, Virgin Media O2 and Ontix have previously collaborated to deploy small cells in high-demand areas including London, Birmingham, the South East of England, and most recently, Skegness. Virgin Media O2 is working with Ontix on a nationwide rollout.