City of London deploy Urban Small Cell Mesh Network
Published on November 30th 2017 in Press coverageI visited the City of London, the 1 square mile central business district within the metropolis dominated by international finance and big business. The governing body recently awarded a concession that provides free public Wi-Fi in return for street level small cell sites. Services have been launched after only 28 weeks. I spoke with both City officials and the project manager to appreciate the benefits to all involved.
--- David Chambers, ThinkSmallCell
Read articleCCS Metnet Self-Organising Microwave Backhaul Selected for Next-Generation Wireless Network in London’s Square Mile
Published on November 9th 2017 in News
Metnet powering new high density wireless network serving businesses, residents and visitors in number one global financial centre
Read articleCCS Metnet Self-Organizing 5G Microwave Backhaul Brings Wi-Fi in London's Square Mile
Published on November 9th 2017 in Press coverageMetnet powering new high density wireless network serving businesses, residents and visitors in number one global financial centre.
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Read articleCCS wins London microwave backhaul deal
Published on November 9th 2017 in Press coverageCambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited announces that its Metnet solution has been selected to provide neutral host backhaul for a new, ultra-fast next-generation wireless network being deployed to serve the businesses, residents and visitors of the Square Mile in London.
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CCS platform supports new City of London wireless network
Published on November 9th 2017 in Press coverageCambridge Communication Systems (CCS) confirmed that its Metnet platform has been selected to provide neutral host backhaul for the new ultrafast wireless network being deployed to serve the Square Mile in London.
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Read articleCCS' Self-Organising Microwave Backhaul To Be Used In London's Square Mile
Published on November 8th 2017 in Press coverageCambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited has announced that its Metnet solution has been selected to provide neutral host backhaul for a new, ultra-fast wireless network being deployed to serve the businesses, residents and visitors of the Square Mile in London.
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Read articleCCS, ADTRAN align on open network vision for Metnet self-organising mmWave backhaul
Published on October 24th 2017 in Press coverageCambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited today announces that it has joined the ADTRAN Mosaic Open Network Alliance and completed a global reseller agreement that will enable ADTRAN to provide CCS’ pioneering wireless solution to address backhaul and access opportunities across multiple markets worldwide. These developments in the companies’ relationship are effective immediately and demonstrate their shared vision on open and disaggregated networks.
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Read articleAdtran and CCS collaborate on millimetre wave for 5G
Published on October 24th 2017 in Press coverageAt Broadband World Forum in Berlin, network specialists Adtran and Cambridge Communications announce a technology collaboration to help rapidly and cheaply deploy dense 5G networks
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Read articleAdtran inks mmWave backhaul deal with CCS
Published on October 24th 2017 in Press coverageAdtran has cut a deal with Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) to deliver self-organising mmWave technology for backhaul and access capabilities to fixed and mobile operators for 5G densification architectures and higher access speeds.
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Read articleCCS and ADTRAN Align on Open Network Vision for Metnet Self-Organising mmWave Backhaul
Published on October 24th 2017 in News
ADTRAN adds Metnet to its Mosaic Open Network Alliance and portfolio to deliver backhaul and access solution for pre-5G and next-generation deployments
Read articleCity of London rolls out 'Fastest Free UK wi-fi'
Published on October 17th 2017 in Press coverageThe City of London Corporation has launched its new gigabit Wi-Fi network, serving residents, workers and visitors to the Square Mile.
According to the corporation, the system will provide the fastest free Wi-Fi in the UK, with user speeds ranging from 50 to 180 megabits per second. This is up to ten times faster than that which has previously been available across the City of London.
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Read articleTelefónica uses mmWave to connect UK Wi-Fi network in first for group
Published on October 17th 2017 in Press coverageTelefónica has debuted its mmWave spectrum to power a large-scale commercial Wi-Fi deployment in the City of London.
The service, publicly announced in April, is now live for users. Its O2 UK opco worked with Cornerstone Technology Infrastructure Ltd (CTIL), its joint venture with Vodafone, and City of London authorities to roll out 150 access points in street furniture in the UK capital’s main financial hub.
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Read articleFastest free WiFi in the UK – pre-5G neutral host backhaul network in London’s Square Mile
Published on October 16th 2017 in News
CCS is providing the neutral host backhaul for a game-changing WiFi and small cells network launched today in the City of London. The network is built on CCS Metnet – the world’s only self-organising 5G microwave backhaul – operating in the licensed area-based 28GHz band. The service will deliver the fastest free WiFi network in the UK to visitors and workers in the Square Mile. For more information, please read the full service launch announcement issued by City of London here
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Published on September 4th 2017 in Events
Join us at SCWS Americas, 4-6 Dec 2017, San Jose
CCS will be exhibiting and speaking at SCWS Americas in San Jose from 5th - 6th December 2017.
CCS is proud to be a Gold Sponsor at the event, and CEO Steve Greaves will be delivering an exclusive conference presentation to delegates from the main stage during the event (Tuesday 5th December, 15:45-16:10, "Deployment of a next generation public WiFi and LTE small cell network in London’s Square Mile").
Read articleSON Backhaul Connects London Observation Wheel’s Wi-Fi Service
Published on August 22nd 2017 in Press coverageUK wireless operator O2 has selected Cambridge Communication Systems to provide the backhaul for the new Wi-Fi system serving the Coca-Cola London Eye, a high-profile, cantilevered observation wheel. A Metnet self-organizing network (SON) microwave backhaul will provide backhaul connections to the tourist attraction’s thirty-two closed capsules as the rotate above the London skyline.
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Read articleCCS backhauls London Eye WiFi service
Published on August 7th 2017 in Press coverageCambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited today announces that it is providing backhaul for the Coca-Cola London Eye’s new Wifi service, which enables customers to access high-speed internet and new interactive applications while riding in the popular London observation wheel. CCS’s Metnet 28GHz self-organising microwave backhaul was selected by O2, which is delivering the Wifi service on behalf of Merlin Entertainments – the largest European entertainments company operating in Europe.
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CCS Delivers Backhaul For Coca-Cola London Eye’s New Wifi Service
Published on August 7th 2017 in News
Metnet 28 GHz self-organising microwave backhaul selected by O2 to support high-speed internet and new interactive applications for London landmark visitors
Read articleCCS provides backhaul for O2's London Eye Wifi project
Published on August 7th 2017 in Press coverageCambridge Communications Systems (CCS) has been selected by O2 to support its deployment of Wifi on Coca-Cola’s London Eye.
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Read articleO2 brings Wi-Fi to the London Eye
Published on August 1st 2017 in Press coverageO2 has rolled out its Wi-Fi solution to the London Eye, claiming its the first free service on a continually moving structure.
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Read articleSurf in the sky: O2 Wifi arrives at the Coca-Cola London Eye
Published on August 1st 2017 in News, Press coverage
O2 announces world’s first free, High Density Wifi-network on a continually moving structure, allowing visitors to capture and share their experiences as they go around. Innovative technical solution beams high-speed Wifi coverage to 32 capsules without using cables or satellite technology.
Read articleSmall Cells World Summit 2017 Report
Published on June 20th 2017 in Press coverageSmall Cells World Summit 2017 hears about shared access, rising deployment numbers and the need for timing. - The Mobile Network
Read articleWhy towercos are getting active with neutral host
Published on May 12th 2017 in NewsWith the rapid growth of mobile operator networks and the emergence of network sharing as a cost-effective expansion strategy, the independent macro tower market has boomed. Owner-operator tower companies worldwide today manage substantial portfolios of passive “steel and grass” infrastructure assets ripe for monetisation. Now, as small-cell deployments begin to gather pace – and with site acquisition still one of the biggest challenges – tower companies are beginning to capitalize by supplying the active infrastructure to support next-generation service delivery.
Read articleThe Future of mmWave Wireless Backhaul
Published on March 29th 2017 in Press coverageThe mobile market is evolving toward 5G, and while 5G might be considered more of a marketing term and a technology at the moment, its impact is felt today. - Applied Wireless Technology magazine
Read articleTowerXchange Europe MeetUp
Published on March 21st 2017
CCS will be exhibiting at the TowerXchange Europe Meetup from 4-5 April 2017 in London.
Read articleCEO Steve Greaves presents at MWC
Published on March 2nd 2017 in News
Our CEO Steve Greaves took centre stage earlier at the "Disruption at the network edge" panel session at MWC in Barcelona.
Read articleSquare Mile to get world-class wireless network
Published on February 14th 2017 in News
Residents, employees and visitors to the City of London will be able to use a new world-class wireless network this year as proposals to expand free Wi-Fi and improve mobile coverage across the Square Mile have been given the green light.
A new network will replace the current free Wi-Fi service provided by the Cloud. State of the art equipment will provide gigabit speeds and see users able to enjoy high bandwidth services like video on demand over free City Wi-Fi for the first time. The service will surpass that found in the world’s other major international financial centre – New York.
Read articleNew case study: Rapid small cell deployment in the urban jungle
Published on February 10th 2017 in News
Urban small cells deployed at street level are the next logical step to meet growing data traffic demand in city centres. Practical solutions need to be quick and easy to install, adapt seamlessly with tactical evolution and be resilient during outages. SoftBank installed CCS Metnet self-organising microwave backhaul in the challenging metropolis of Tokyo, delivering valuable insight into the behaviour of 5G microwave.
Read articleNew case study: Pole position for M1 mobile data customers at 2016 Singapore Grand Prix
Published on February 9th 2017 in News
High-traffic hotspots don’t have more peak demand than the Singapore Grand Prix. Operator M1 Limited chose CCS’ Metnet to deliver network performance excellence at this exciting Formula 1 night race
Singapore operator M1 Limited provides mobile and fixed services to over 2 million customers.
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