Context

BT chose Trueform to fully design, manufacture and install over 1400 enhanced StreetHub 2.0 units, which introduce a host of upgraded features over the existing estate, such as larger 75” outdoor advertising displays, environmental monitoring, and the ability to boost 4G/5G mobile coverage.

StreetHub features

  • 2 high bright 75” outdoor advertising displays.

  • Environmental monitoring system - air quality and CO2 sensors to provide actionable environmental insights to help local councils achieve their sustainability goals, such as becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

  • Providing free ultra-fast WiFi - 1Gbps to users within 150m of the unit. Ensuring that people can contact the emergency services or charity helplines in times of need.

  • Ability to boost 4G/5G mobile coverage by housing Small Cells within the unit.

  • Offering free phone calls, via BT’s existing network, users can make calls via the interactive tablet integrated into the side of the totem, utilising their own headphones or the integrated speaker.

Outcome

Expanding on an existing network of 400 StreetHubs, these units deliver a wide range of economic, social and technology benefits to communities and local councils up and down the country – from connecting local residents, businesses and visitors to free ultrafast Wi-Fi, to ensuring that people can contact the emergency services or charity helplines in times of need.