Vodafone Upgrades 4G and 5G Mobile in UK Holiday Parks and Nearby Communities

On By Karl

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mobile network operator vodafone announced today that they are collaborating with the wireless infrastructure provider fresh wave to ensure”improved high speed” 4G and 5G (mobile broadband) connectivity at Haven’s many UK holiday parks in Yorkshire, Norfolk and Kent, as well as Scotland, North Wales and several coastal communities.

Primrose Valley Holiday Park in Filey, Yorkshire was the first park visited. 4G and 5G upgrades as part of a new multi-million pound deal earlier this year, followed by Kent Coast in Kent, Craig Tara in Scotland, Caister-on-Sea in Norfolk and Hafan y Mor in North Wales.

Freshwave CEO Simon Frumkin added: “pleased” that they will work on the project and present coverage improvements together. vodafone It will also expand mobile connectivity to communities around the parks. Previously, many parks only had access to 4G service.

Vodafone UK Network Director Andrea Donà said:

“Our partnership with Haven and Freshwave means our customers start to enjoy some of the fastest mobile data speeds in the UK, as well as a stronger and more reliable voice signal when enjoying their holidays. Vodafone customers will automatically benefit from super-fast access via their mobile phones and devices around the park and inside their holiday homes, whether it’s to check their emails, watch their favorite show or keep in touch with loved ones.

Haven also has the connectivity it needs to support business applications. “We now look forward to working with Haven to see how improved coverage can continue to support both their guests and their business.”

Unfortunately, the press release doesn’t exactly detail what kind of network setup and upgrades are available, other than referencing general support for 4G and 5G connectivity. However, Freshwave is known for their use of small cells and neutral host networks; This could mean that these upgrades won’t just benefit Vodafone. But for now, this is the only operator named by Haven.