Town of Rumford — Maine — July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UScellular has completed its deployment of Ericsson Street Radios, a small cell platform created in collaboration with Ubicquia. This innovative approach, made possible through an agreement with the Town of Rumford, leverages existing streetlight infrastructure to enhance 4G and 5G connectivity at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional small cell solutions.
With Street Radio installations taking less than 3 minutes, UScellular has boosted outdoor and indoor coverage and set a new standard for rapid, efficient network expansion.
“This project represents a significant milestone as we continuously strive to identify the most efficient ways to enhance wireless connectivity in the communities we serve,” said Mike Irizarry, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for UScellular. “Doubling network capacity in such a short timeframe and in a cost-effective manner demonstrates the transformative potential of this technology. We commend the Town of Rumford for their forward thinking, and we’re excited to work with Ubicquia to replicate this success in other municipalities.”
The enhanced network performance has garnered positive feedback from Rumford residents. “Our community is thrilled with the enhanced connectivity,” said George O’Keefe, Town Manager and Economic Development Director for the Town of Rumford. “The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and our residents are enjoying the benefits of a significantly faster and more reliable network while preserving Town aesthetics.”
Ubicquia’s CEO, Ian Aaron, emphasized the broader impact of such partnerships: “The Town of Rumford exemplifies the potential of strong private/public partnerships. By providing access to streetlights for our platform, the Town of Rumford has enabled a swift, impactful, and cost-effective network capacity expansion that benefits its residents.”
To facilitate similar network expansions in cities wanting best in class wireless services without obtrusive cell towers, Ubicquia has created a site acquisition and deployment team. To find out more contact Ubicquia.
