UK organisations looking for assured indoor 5G connectivity from all the mobile network operators (MNOs) now have a new, more energy-efficient choice with 5G on Omni from Freshwave. In another first for Freshwave, 5G on Omni delivers 4G/5G connectivity indoors on day one from all the MNOs (EE, O2, and VodafoneThree) via Ericsson’s Radio Dot System. It’s the next stage in the evolution of Freshwave’s Omni Network, the world-first 4G indoor small cell solution with more than 6 million square feet of real estate live or in-build since it launched in June 2024.
5G on Omni is built on the Ericsson Radio Dot System and extends 5G carrier-grade mobile coverage to more spaces than ever before. As building materials can block mobile signal from reaching indoors, a dedicated multi-operator in-building mobile system ensures everyone inside has the mobile connectivity they need, no matter which network they’re on. 5G on Omni uses up to 50 per cent less energy than a distributed antenna system (DAS), is faster and more cost effective to deploy with less cabling, and needs less space in the comms room.
Connecting securely to the MNOs’ networks, 5G on Omni is configured and controlled by Freshwave’s engineers via the company’s data centre as a fully managed service. For organisations whose connectivity needs are met by 4G today, 5G on Omni provides a simple software upgrade path to 5G when required.
Simon Frumkin, Freshwave’s CEO, said: “After a world-first with Omni Network, I’m delighted we’re now able to offer our customers another first with 5G on Omni. It’s the next stage of assured indoor mobile connectivity, bringing all the operators indoors on 5G via small cells. Indoor connectivity is an essential productivity driver, as evidenced by our Mobile Connectivity ROI Index which found that the UK could gain £70 billion of added value by eliminating mobile signal not-spots indoors.
“5G on Omni represents an important step forward for indoor connectivity in the UK. We’re grateful to all the UK mobile operators and to our technology partner Ericsson for their collaboration in making this possible.”