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The project was designed, installed and fully funded
upfront by Shared Access who provide ongoing monitoring, maintenance and support of the site in partnership
with the mobile network operators.
The investment has seen mobile phone signal improved
throughout the building as well as significantly improved
data rates and speeds. The system has the potential to be
extended to other parts of the Gallery and designed to be
able to offer 5G services in the future.
Mark Keenan, Director, Real Wireless: “We were
engaged by The National Gallery to provide independent
advice and support in connection with their desire to ensure their staff and visitors had access to high quality mobile communications in their new office space. Whilst
their requirements in terms of connectivity were relatively
standard, the restrictions imposed on equipment space
and site works were onerous. We developed a detailed
specification that captured all the requirements and went
out to the neutral host market. The offer from Shared Access was unique in many ways and fully compliant with
the tender requirements, with the remote base station
hotel being particularly novel at that time. Their approach
to the design and implementation of the DAS has been
to a high standard and they have managed to deliver mobile services into the building to budget. The system also
provides a platform for future expansion into public areas
and, if desired, the potential to support public and private
5G technologies.”
Above, connecting in London, picture courtesy of Shared Access
Len Nunn, Head of Information Systems, The
National Gallery: “This development of our new integrated office environment included significant technical
investment, with the introduction of mobile connectivity
throughout the space. Notwithstanding the physical constraints of the architecture and location, a solution had
to be found that guaranteed mobile phone connectivity,
ensuring staff wellbeing and the optimal function of our
business. This has been achieved through our partnership
with Shared Access. The combination of their technical
expertise and business model, which funds all the up-front
costs in exchange for an annual operating fee, has delivered a cost effective and highly successful solution for us.”
James Hope, Director of Mobile Radio Access
Networks, EE: “Fast and reliable mobile connectivity
within the workplace is not only an essential enabler of
modern business, but also an expectation of the modern
workforce. Neutral host networks provide a versatile and
cost-effective solution for commercial property owners to
meet this growing requirement for unhindered connectivity, and we’re pleased to be partnering with Shared
Access to deliver our superfast 4G coverage to EE
customers within the National Gallery’s employee base.”
Alan Harper, Head of Access Delivery, Virgin Media
O2: “Businesses, just like consumers, are relying on fast
and reliable mobile connectivity more than ever. This is
Above, connecting in London, picture courtesy of Shared Access
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