Another 5G mast could be installed in Cowes for a national mobile network.
Earlier this year, EE switched on its 5G mast in time for Cowes Week but left the service on for customers in the area permanently. The 5G signal now reaches East Cowes and Newport.
Adding to the coverage on the Island, Three UK has asked the Isle of Wight Council for approval before it installs an 18 metre-tall telecommunications monopole on Baring Road.
Despite considering other locations including Three Gates Road and Crossfield Avenue, agents acting on behalf of Three, WHP Telecoms, said the spot on Baring Road, at the Woodvale Road junction, was the only viable option.
It said the proposed pole and cabinet at the base would not result in ‘demonstrable harm’ to the character of the area but was necessary to ensure improved delivery of service.
The monopole would significantly improve 5G in areas that have started to gain the service, as well as introducing it to new areas.
To view plans, 21/01957/16APA, you can visit the council’s planning portal. According to the site notice, comments will be accepted until 29th October.
Uh-oh, technology coming to the IoW! That’ll have the tinfoil hat brigade in a panic. Get that booster.
And just imagine – broadband and communications equipment that doesn’t require ripping up every single road and pavement on the island, causing mayhem for years.
Here it comes. A forest of huge masts needed to provide blanket coverage and all totally unnecessary. Unless, of course, you’re selling phones.
Just waiting for the ‘this will give you cancer and make you ill’ posts. I provide TM to the companies that install these masts. It takes three days to go up. With as little inconvenience to everyone