UScellular enhances 4G and 5G network capacity in Rumford, Maine, using Ericsson Street Radios.

Rapid installation of small cells on streetlights boosts coverage and sets a new standard for network expansion.

The project demonstrates cost-effective and transformative technology, with positive community feedback.

American regional Wireless carrier UScellular has doubled its network capacity in Rumford, Maine, through the use of a small cell solution fitted to streetlights, developed in collaboration with Ubicquia. The Chicago-based carrier announced it has completed the deployment of Ericsson Street Radios, leveraging existing streetlight infrastructure to enhance 4G and 5G connectivity at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional small cell solutions.

Deployment of Street Radios

The deployment, made possible through an agreement with the Town of Rumford, marks a milestone in efficient network expansion UScellular said noting that with Street Radio installations taking less than three minutes, it has boosted both outdoor and indoor coverage and set a new standard for rapid, efficient network expansion.

UScellular said: "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."

UScellular and Ubicquia

The Town of Rumford, Maine, is Oxford County's largest municipality with a population of under 6,000 people. UScellular is the fourth-largest wireless carrier in the United States.

Ubicquia's AI platforms make existing critical infrastructure intelligent to reduce energy consumption, increase grid resiliency, and enhance operational efficiencies for utilities and municipalities. According to the company, Ubicquia's platforms are deployed by more than 800 utilities and cities.