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Press Release
London, 12 November 2025 – Cellnex, Europe’s leading operator of telecommunications infrastructure, today announced it has delivered its first VodafoneThree consolidated mast, five months ahead of schedule.
Containing both software and hardware improvements, the site – located in Burnley – is now delivering fast and reliable 4G and 5G coverage to both Vodafone and Three customers.
The project involved a full baseband modernisation to boost capacity and performance, alongside the swapping of multiple antennas and radio units. It is the first of a number of sites, scheduled to be upgraded to directly support VodafoneThree’s recent merger commitment to build the UK’s best network.
The upgrade also comes at a critical time as demand for reliable, high-speed connectivity continues to surge, essential for improving the UK’s digital competitiveness. The site is designed to proactively meet this demand by creating a resilient and efficient shared infrastructure model that is sustainable by design.
Gianluca Landolina, CEO, Cellnex UK, comments: “We are honoured and committed to be supporting VodafoneThree in their journey to delivering the biggest privately funded telecom investment in the UK. The successful delivery of this first site in Burnley, ahead of schedule, is a powerful demonstration of this collaboration in action. Our role is to provide the stable, adaptable infrastructure, leveraging our neutral host solutions and national portfolio of sites. This builds the foundation for the UK’s digital future and gives VodafoneThree the confidence to execute ambitious, nation-building projects like this one.”
Andrea Donà, Chief Network Officer, VodafoneThree, said: ”Cellnex’s delivery of this first site ahead of schedule is fantastic news. VodafoneThree is investing in critical digital infrastructure to reach 99% population coverage with 5G Standalone by 2030 and 99.96% by 2034, laying the foundation for a more connected, innovative, and future-ready Britain. Having trusted partners such as Cellnex, who share our ambition, is essential to us achieving our mission to build the UK’s best network, and we look forward to continuing to work together.”
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