The Customer
Southampton Airport – has one terminal, flying to 15 destinations across Europe. In 2025, the Airport served over 900,000 passengers.
Aviation began at the site in 1910 when pioneer pilot Edwin Rowland Moon used the meadows belonging to North Stoneham Farm as a take-off and landing spot for his monoplane, Moonbeam Mk II.
The Challenge
Southampton Airport had a requirement for improved mobile network coverage across the airport, with the installation of 4G completed and 5G soon to be installed (expected 2025).
Implementation
Exchange Communications delivered the latest in 4G multi-operational mobile network coverage connectivity across the airport.
The upgrade will significantly transform connectivity for the more than seven million passengers that pass-through Southampton Airport per year, as well as staff and airline partners.
Key Results / Benefits
Exchange Communications successfully implemented the new connectivity which provides the following benefits
- Faster & Stronger 4G dedicated mobile phone coverage with faster mobile data speeds.
- 4G Reliable wireless connectivity
- Supports airport infrastructure and range of services including from contactless check-in to digital passport controls – if required.
- Better call quality in departure, arrival and across the airport terminal.