How can I "apply" to get a small cell installed ?

[Chanorny]

I live in a small group of new houses in the country in North East Fife.  We are in a bit of a dip so we get an awful signal. I took some measurements with the Signal Strength app on my iPhone around our 'hamlet' and the best I got was -110dB down to -120dB. My house ranges from -115dB to -120dB. Not sure about people further down the road but I can't see they will be any better.

So how do I get radical improvements to my signal strength? Seems like an application for a small cell of some sort?  We have a bit of ground under our control with power nearby. Not sure what makes a good site though.

How do I progress this ??

Regards

Andy

[Leanne_T]

Hi @Chanorny 

Welcome to the EE Community. 

I've sent you a private message for some details. 

Thanks. 

Leanne. 

[bristolian]

To add, installation of new network sites isn't an application process as such.

If an operator is looking to install a new site in a given area, then they will search for locations that have the necessary access, power supply and likely coverage footprint.

Planning consents will be required, as will numerous legal agreements - an interested potential landlord is always a start, though.

[Chanorny]

Thanks for the replies.

How do I get some sort of signal then?  -115db to -120dB isn't  a signal, its noise? 😀

[bristolian]

So-called notspots in rural locations are a frustration in many areas, you might want to read up on some of the cross-industry initiatives that are tackling these.

Shared Rural Network - https://srn.org.uk/ 

Scottish 4G Infill - https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-4g-infill-programme-progress-update/

EE-only Emergency Services Network - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-emergency-services-mobile-communications-programme/em...