Are networks building NEW masts?

Gigabit · 17-01-2015, 20:48

Are any of the UK's networks actually building new masts or just improving old ones.

enapace · 17-01-2015, 20:50

They are going have to build new masts else they wouldn't meet the geographical obligation.

clewsy · 17-01-2015, 20:50

I thought the plan was to merge 2 into 1 where they can and then operate new masts in the areas they don't cover now.

The Lord Lucan · 18-01-2015, 04:07

Yes, but I can't any specific ones off the top of my head, however the MIP project has yet to deliver any new masts so I'm told.

japaul · 18-01-2015, 20:26

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Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

Yes, but I can't any specific ones off the top of my head, however the MIP project has yet to deliver any new masts so I'm told.

A grand total of 2 MIP sites so far! The first one, in 2013, was in Weaverthorpe, North Yorks which was more of a demo.

The only genuine one was built last year in North Molton (Devon).

The Lord Lucan · 18-01-2015, 20:36

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Originally Posted by japaul

A grand total of 2 MIP sites so far! The first one, in 2013, was in Weaverthorpe, North Yorks which was more of a demo.

The only genuine one was built last year in North Molton (Devon).

Strange, my contact at Aquiva didn't mention that

enapace · 18-01-2015, 20:58

From what i've heard a lot more than 2 have had backhaul installed but a lot haven't been switched on.

Zee_Bukhari · 18-01-2015, 22:56

in my area there are 3 Three masts going live "within 3 months"

jabbamk1 · 18-01-2015, 23:33

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Originally Posted by Zee_Bukhari

in my area there are 3 Three masts going live "within 3 months"

They are orange sites. Not new site builds

Zee_Bukhari · 18-01-2015, 23:36

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

They are orange sites. Not new site builds

they are new builds, not old orange ones.

like the one I was asking you about which was supposed to go live on 15th December, but didn't its a new build.

jabbamk1 · 19-01-2015, 00:08

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Originally Posted by Zee_Bukhari

they are new builds, not old orange ones.

like the one I was asking you about which was supposed to go live on 15th December, but didn't its a new build.

They wont be new builds?

How have you confirmed they are?

The Lord Lucan · 19-01-2015, 02:56

Unlikely they are new builds, Orange dormant masts for 3 I'd bet on.. If you furnish me with the localities I can check as they would be MBNL not 3.

Zee_Bukhari · 19-01-2015, 14:34

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

They wont be new builds?

How have you confirmed they are?

I was told they would be new builds, not existing orange sites, according to the executive office, but I could be being told lies.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

Unlikely they are new builds, Orange dormant masts for 3 I'd bet on.. If you furnish me with the localities I can check as they would be MBNL not 3.

I have the site references for them if its any help.

HA0201 (orange has a mast 30 seconds walk from the location where this mast would be)

NW0394
NW0398

M1kos · 20-01-2015, 08:39

Voda/02 have many new streetworks sites in various stages of the planning system. They have applied for 3 brand new sites in my Borough alone in the last month all 4G of course

Dark 1 · 20-01-2015, 20:53

No large scale ones. Only the occasional streetside pole. Mostly O2/Vodafone. Otherwise just more sharing of existing ones.

jabbamk1 · 20-01-2015, 22:29

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Originally Posted by M1kos

Voda/02 have many new streetworks sites in various stages of the planning system. They have applied for 3 brand new sites in my Borough alone in the last month all 4G of course

They wont be new sites. Just 4G added to existing sites. You don't get 4G only sites.

M1kos · 21-01-2015, 09:16

I read planning documents all the time for my local area and various Website tools for following the voda/02 rollout and I can assure you that there are plenty of new sites coming up. One in Greenhithe springs to mind being installed tomorrow

17-01-2015, 20:48	#1
Gigabit Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,887	Are networks building NEW masts? Are any of the UK's networks actually building new masts or just improving old ones.

17-01-2015, 20:50	#2
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	They are going have to build new masts else they wouldn't meet the geographical obligation.

17-01-2015, 20:50	#3
clewsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 2,860	I thought the plan was to merge 2 into 1 where they can and then operate new masts in the areas they don't cover now.

18-01-2015, 04:07	#4
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Yes, but I can't any specific ones off the top of my head, however the MIP project has yet to deliver any new masts so I'm told.

18-01-2015, 20:26	#5
japaul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,662	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan Yes, but I can't any specific ones off the top of my head, however the MIP project has yet to deliver any new masts so I'm told. A grand total of 2 MIP sites so far! The first one, in 2013, was in Weaverthorpe, North Yorks which was more of a demo. The only genuine one was built last year in North Molton (Devon).

18-01-2015, 20:36	#6
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quote: Originally Posted by japaul A grand total of 2 MIP sites so far! The first one, in 2013, was in Weaverthorpe, North Yorks which was more of a demo. The only genuine one was built last year in North Molton (Devon). Strange, my contact at Aquiva didn't mention that

18-01-2015, 20:58	#7
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	From what i've heard a lot more than 2 have had backhaul installed but a lot haven't been switched on.

18-01-2015, 22:56	#8
Zee_Bukhari Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,319	in my area there are 3 Three masts going live "within 3 months"

18-01-2015, 23:33	#9
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by Zee_Bukhari in my area there are 3 Three masts going live "within 3 months" They are orange sites. Not new site builds

18-01-2015, 23:36	#10
Zee_Bukhari Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,319	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 They are orange sites. Not new site builds they are new builds, not old orange ones. like the one I was asking you about which was supposed to go live on 15th December, but didn't its a new build.

19-01-2015, 00:08	#11
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by Zee_Bukhari they are new builds, not old orange ones. like the one I was asking you about which was supposed to go live on 15th December, but didn't its a new build. They wont be new builds? How have you confirmed they are?

19-01-2015, 02:56	#12
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Unlikely they are new builds, Orange dormant masts for 3 I'd bet on.. If you furnish me with the localities I can check as they would be MBNL not 3.

19-01-2015, 14:34	#13
Zee_Bukhari Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,319	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 They wont be new builds? How have you confirmed they are? I was told they would be new builds, not existing orange sites, according to the executive office, but I could be being told lies. Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan Unlikely they are new builds, Orange dormant masts for 3 I'd bet on.. If you furnish me with the localities I can check as they would be MBNL not 3. I have the site references for them if its any help. HA0201 (orange has a mast 30 seconds walk from the location where this mast would be) NW0394 NW0398

20-01-2015, 08:39	#14
M1kos Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 499	Voda/02 have many new streetworks sites in various stages of the planning system. They have applied for 3 brand new sites in my Borough alone in the last month all 4G of course

20-01-2015, 20:53	#15
Dark 1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,975	No large scale ones. Only the occasional streetside pole. Mostly O2/Vodafone. Otherwise just more sharing of existing ones.

20-01-2015, 22:29	#16
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by M1kos Voda/02 have many new streetworks sites in various stages of the planning system. They have applied for 3 brand new sites in my Borough alone in the last month all 4G of course They wont be new sites. Just 4G added to existing sites. You don't get 4G only sites.

21-01-2015, 09:16	#17
M1kos Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 499	I read planning documents all the time for my local area and various Website tools for following the voda/02 rollout and I can assure you that there are plenty of new sites coming up. One in Greenhithe springs to mind being installed tomorrow

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