18 August 2017

Under a 10-year contract, Arqiva has been granted exclusive access to around 15,000 lampposts across the London borough of Lambeth. These can be used to mount small cells on behalf of mobile operators to enhance 4G coverage and capacity. It’s claimed these will also be crucial to the future delivery of 5G services.

“The ability to access 4G has had a massive impact on both individuals and businesses in our borough, opening up a whole new world of opportunities,” says Lambeth Council deputy leader Paul McGlone. “This agreement will boost 4G where demand is particularly high, or where existing coverage is poor.”

Arqiva says the contract with Lambeth is its 12th London borough concession, following similar wins in Barnet, Brent, Camden, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Hounslow, Islington, Merton, Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth. 

The infrastructure specialist also has similar deals in Manchester, Southampton, Colchester, Eastbourne and Medway.