The council will provide access to lighting columns for Cellnex UK to deploy small cell technology used by mobile network operators to increase mobile coverage and capacity.
Cllr Muhammed Butt, leader of Brent Council, said, “It’s exciting to see the innovative approach to digital infrastructure taken by Brent Council and its partners being such a success. The enhanced connectivity will support our residents and business now, and into the future, as new opportunities continue to present themselves.”
Paul Stonadge, commercial director, Cellnex UK, added, “During the past three years, our reliance on mobile connectivity increased immensely, as we tried hard to work from home, educate our children and stay in touch with friends and family.
“As we strive to support economic recovery and reduce digital inequalities across London and the UK, it has become even more critical to speed up deployment and ensure the resilience of our networks through innovative and forward-thinking partnerships like this with Brent Council.”
Brent is one of seven boroughs that make up the West London Alliance, a partnership that collaborates on strategic issues including digital connectivity.