Watch FarrPoint's new video which explains how the mapper works and details the benefits it can provide.
Our mobile coverage mapper is an autonomous network monitoring tool that provides real-life performance statistics of all available mobile networks. The Mapper comprises a small unit with antennas. The unit can be fitted into any vehicle and will measure the signal strength of all mobile networks simultaneously as it travels the route of interest. The device sends the performance data back to our processing and mapping servers, enabling a true picture of mobile network performance.
Our Mapper has already been deployed across a number of council areas in the UK (North Wales, Newcastle, Shetland, Worthing, Horsham and Chichester) and internationally (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia), providing the most accurate information on mobile connectivity. Most of our clients chose to deploy the mapper on their refuse vehicles, which is a great, cost-effective and more environmentally friendly solution. Although the mapper can be installed in any vehicle or even operated on foot with our backpack version.
This map is vital as we want to make sure our residents and businesses are as well connected as possible and can access accurate information about which mobile phone operators perform best where they live, work and travel. Afterall, many residents need a strong mobile signal for things like accessing health care services, operating smart meters, electric vehicle charging and even online shopping, especially for those who may not be able to get out and about. This project as a whole gives us a much clearer understanding of where coverage is working well and where improvements and action may be needed, especially in rural areas where there may be potential gaps in coverage.
COUNCILLOR BERT BINGHAM, CABINET MEMBER FOR TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT AT NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL• Significantly lower costs than standard drive test surveying, which requires specialised resources and equipment
• Collected data identifies mobile ‘notspots’ or weak 4G / 5G coverage, which can be used to feedback to mobile network operators for future mobile planning
• Provides independent coverage assurance and verification – especially important for organisations running mission-critical communications over mobile networks (emergency services, telecare)
• Our mapper device is autonomous, installed easily to any vehicle and requires no technical knowledge.
Image 1: Newcastle and North Tyneside indoor mobile coverage map
If you'd like to know more about our mobile coverage checker, please get in touch.
Connectivity is a key and basic requirement of living in an area as sparsely populated as New Brunswick. The insight we gain from this project will help us make informed decisions as to how to improve connectivity for our 789,000 residents.
Hon. Ernie Steeves, Minister of Finance with the Government of New BrunswickConnectivity is important. It drives business and society, bringing communities and commerce together. That's why we use our insight and experience to connect people and business.
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