TOWN OF
RUMFORD, Maine, July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UScellular has
completed its deployment of Ericsson Street Radios, a small cell
platform created in collaboration with Ubicquia. This innovative
approach, made possible through an agreement with the Town of Rumford, leverages existing
streetlight infrastructure to enhance 4G and 5G connectivity at a
fraction of the cost and time of traditional small cell
solutions.
"Doubling network capacity in such a short timeframe and in a
cost-effective manner demonstrates the transformative
potential of this technology." Mike
Irizarry, UScellular
With Street Radio installations taking less than 3 minutes,
UScellular has boosted outdoor and indoor coverage and set a new
standard for rapid, efficient network expansion.
"This project represents a significant milestone as we
continuously strive to identify the most efficient ways to enhance
wireless connectivity in the communities we serve," said
Mike Irizarry, Executive Vice
President and Chief Technology Officer for UScellular. "Doubling
network capacity in such a short timeframe and in a cost-effective
manner demonstrates the transformative potential of this
technology. We commend the Town of
Rumford for their forward thinking, and we're excited to
work with Ubicquia to replicate this success in other
municipalities."
The enhanced network performance has garnered positive feedback
from Rumford residents. "Our
community is thrilled with the enhanced connectivity," said
George O'Keefe, Town Manager and
Economic Development Director for the Town of Rumford. "The feedback has been
overwhelmingly positive, and our residents are enjoying the
benefits of a significantly faster and more reliable network while
preserving Town aesthetics."
Ubicquia's CEO, Ian Aaron,
emphasized the broader impact of such partnerships: "The
Town of Rumford exemplifies the
potential of strong private/public partnerships. By providing
access to streetlights for our platform, the Town of Rumford has enabled a swift,
impactful, and cost-effective network capacity expansion that
benefits its residents."
To facilitate similar network expansions in cities wanting best
in class wireless services without obtrusive cell towers, Ubicquia
has created a site acquisition and deployment team. To find out
more contact Ubicquia.
About Town of
Rumford
The Town of Rumford, Maine is
Oxford County's single largest
municipality with a population of just under 6,000 people and
growing. Located in the heart of Maine's ski country and surrounded by
beautiful lakes and mountains the Town sits astride the Rumford
Falls along the shores of the Androscoggin River. Known
historically for its pulp and paper industry the Town's economy has
diversified significantly in the past 20 years with major new
investment in energy production and storage, healthcare services,
business services, education services and a cluster of regional
retail. New housing construction, downtown renovations, and
rehabilitation of existing housing stock have contributed to major
increases in property values and the arrival of new residents. The
Town has executed creatively on several recent opportunities for
projects on public infrastructure or land and looks forward to
continuing its productive and fruitful relationship with Ubicquia's
smart node solutions and RTE Energy Solutions streetlight
services.
About Ubicquia
Ubicquia AI platforms make existing
critical infrastructure intelligent to reduce energy consumption,
increase grid resiliency, and enhance operational efficiencies for
utilities and municipalities. The company's advanced analytics
platform leverages more than 2 billion data sets per day to deliver
its customers actionable insights. Ubicquia's platforms, which
include sensors, software, and connectivity, are compatible with
over 360 million streetlights, 500 million transformers, and 1
billion utility poles worldwide. Ubicquia's platforms are deployed
by more than 800 utilities and cities. Ubicquia's technology is
integrated on an OEM basis or otherwise with leading manufacturers
of streetlights, distribution transformers, and public safety
solutions. For more information visit www.ubicquia.com.
About UScellular
UScellular is the fourth-largest
full-service wireless carrier in the
United States, providing national network coverage and
industry-leading innovations designed to help customers stay
connected to the things that matter most. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong,
reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a
wide range of communication services that enhance consumers' lives,
increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the
efficiency of government operations. Through its After School
Access Project, the company has donated more than $23 million in hotspots and service to help youth
connect to reliable internet. To learn more about UScellular, visit
one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest
news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com.
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