Cellnex UK and Netmore join forces to enhance LoRaWAN coverage across 200 UK sites

London, 23 October 2024 – Cellnex UK, a leading telecoms infrastructure provider has today announced the new phase in its partnership with network operator, Netmore, to enhance the UK’s low power wide area network coverage (LoRaWAN).

The collaboration will see the installation of LoRaWAN gateways on Cellnex UK’s existing streetwork sites.

This forms part of Cellnex UK’s sustainable asset-sharing model, which allows operators to co-locate their equipment directly on Cellnex’s existing infrastructure. This ultimately allows for greater flexibility, reduced costs and an enhanced connection for customers.

This model supports Netmore’s network expansion, after being chosen by Yorkshire Water to replace 1.3 million water meters in one of Europe’s largest LoRaWAN projects. Earlier this year, the companies successfully installed on 20 sites and building on this success, they plan to expand to an additional 200 sites.

Paul Stonadge, Commercial Director at Cellnex UK, said: “By leveraging our approach to sustainable asset-sharing, we are not only facilitating the rollout of Netmore’s cutting-edge technology, but we are also able to ensure efficient and targeted wireless coverage and capacity for its customers. Cellnex UK’s extensive infrastructure portfolio means we can provide connectivity exactly where it’s needed, whilst also providing a cost-effective solution that allows Netmore to connect to a high volume of water meters.”

Dominic Murphy, Director of International Network Delivery at Netmore, adds: “Cellnex UK’s innovative method of repurposing street fixtures for network deployment and densification brings substantial value to Netmore as we continually seek ways to lower network delivery costs while maintaining top-tier connectivity services for our customers. The cost efficiencies provided by Cellnex UK directly enhance the speed and scale at which we can integrate devices, such as smart water meters, into our network. We are excited to extend our partnership in this region and beyond.”.

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About Cellnex UK

Cellnex is Europe, and the UK’s largest and fastest-growing independent owner and operator of wireless telecoms infrastructure and is integral to the successful roll-out of 5G. With the wireless infrastructure foundation that we deliver across rural and urban areas, Cellnex UK connects everyone, everywhere. Our networks and solutions are built to be fit for now and the future so that the UK can prosper. We are a business built on commercial and technical innovation, ambition and sustainable growth. We offer customers the commitment to neutrality and the economic benefits of shared infrastructure.