In the digital age, being connected is key to almost everything: working, studying, entertaining or simply communicating with friends and family. However, in areas with a large population and high data demand, the connection may become unstable.
Large cities, shopping centers or massive events are the areas that struggle the most with connectivity. Experts are betting on counteracting this problem through 5G, which is faster and allows more devices at the same time. At the same time, more antennas and transmission towers are being installed so that the signal reaches every corner better.
In a strategic move to strengthen urban connectivity, Urban Service Point (USP) and Cellnex Telecom, Europe’s main telecommunications infrastructure operator, have consolidated an agreement to provide newsagents with cutting-edge technology.
This pact involves the integration of kiosks as primary nodes in the deployment of the ‘Small Cells’ network, small antennas that constitute an essential component to enhance connectivity, especially in densely populated urban areas with a high demand for data. . .
What are ‘Small Cells’?
‘Small Cells’ are presented as small devices, capable of being discreetly integrated into urban infrastructure, from kiosks to canopies, streetlights or commercial signs, allowing a significant expansion in the capacity and reach of mobile networks.
Its role is crucial to densify networks, particularly in the implementation of 5G in large urban centers, offering a complement to traditional telecommunications towers located on the roofs of buildings.
The impact of this 5G connectivity is not only limited to the improvement in telecommunications service, but is also perceived as a potential driver of the transformation of a sector that has seen a significant decrease in its activity since 2008.
technological kiosks
The starting point of this innovation will be located on the famous La Rambla promenade in Barcelona, with the installation of the first antennas of this type. However, it is planned to progressively expand this technology to other cities in Spanish territory. Currently, Urban Service Point manages more than 300 kiosks in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga and Granada, which could significantly boost this initiative.
With this action, Cellnex joins the network of Urban Service Point collaborators. This initiative was established in 2018 to revitalize kiosks by converting them into a network of multifunctional infrastructures, including: package delivery, the implementation of ATMs or even charging points for electric vehicles. Now, the key role will be added to facilitate the deployment of 5G in urban areas.
The objective of Urban Service Point and Cellnex is to transform kiosks into a network of service infrastructures
Luis Sancho, director and co-founder of Urban Service Point, emphasized the importance of the integration of kiosks in the evolution of cities and the provision of essential services for their inhabitants: “The kiosk has always been an asset for citizens and cities “This is our vision for any project that seeks its transformation.”
Municipalities have the opportunity to take advantage of these kiosks as versatile infrastructure for the benefit of citizens, addressing municipal and social challenges by developing a network of ‘Small Cells’ that ensures access to new technologies, thus promoting a ‘Smart Cities’ model. aligned with urban development patterns.
Jordi Sanchís, Director of Heritage and Infrastructure of Cellnex Spain, expressed his gratitude to Urban Service Point for its collaboration and expressed the commitment to continue developing similar alliances throughout the territory to enhance mobile coverage in urban areas.
This agreement between Urban Service Point and Cellnex represents a significant milestone in the convergence between urban transformation and technological advancement, laying the foundations for a future where kiosks are not only press outlets, but multifunctional centers essential for the development and city connectivity.
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