Freshwave is partnering with Electracom Projects to deliver 4G connectivity from all four MNOs to a 50-storey development, 8 Bishopsgate, using a distributed antenna system (DAS), ensuring continued signal whichever operator is used.
8 Bishopsgate is the UK’s tallest BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) Outstanding building offering more than 900,000 sq ft of space, 500,000+ sq ft of which is for offices.
Freshwave is supporting the system via an ongoing managed service that allows occupiers to connect using a commercial model agreed between 8 Bishopsgate, Freshwave and Electracom.
Sixteen occupiers have already opted into the service.
Modern building materials often block mobile signal from entering from outdoors, making an in-building system essential, and the DAS helps by connecting securely into the MNOs’ networks, improving service and connectivity.
Nick Seaton, Director at Electracom Projects, said: “The advanced technology (8 Bishopgate) contains will be of great benefit to both its staff and occupiers. A mobile app allows people to do everything, from accessing the building itself to booking rooms and event spaces, so we knew we needed reliable mobile signal.”