Wireless Infrastructure Group and SOLiD deliver 5G-ready connectivity across major UK airports
Wireless Infrastructure Group has announced the successful delivery of a high-capacity indoor mobile connectivity programme across several of the UK’s busiest airports, in partnership with SOLiD EU.
The deployment spans major aviation hubs including London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport and Manchester Airport, delivering enhanced indoor mobile coverage designed to support millions of passengers, airport operations teams and on-site retailers.
The project combines WIG’s expertise in neutral host infrastructure with SOLiD’s advanced GENESIS Distributed Antenna System (DAS) technology, creating a scalable platform capable of supporting today’s 4G demand while providing a clear evolution path toward future 5G services.
Airports represent some of the most technically demanding connectivity environments in the UK, with high passenger density, complex building structures and growing expectations around seamless digital experiences. From mobile boarding passes and contactless payments to operational logistics and security systems, reliable indoor connectivity is now considered mission-critical infrastructure.
Working closely with airport stakeholders and mobile network operators, WIG led the end-to-end network design, RF planning, systems integration and operator coordination required to deliver consistent coverage across terminals, security areas, boarding gates and back-of-house operational zones.
The deployment uses SOLiD’s GENESIS platform, including high-power and medium-power radios with 4×4 MIMO capability, enabling capacity to be targeted precisely where passenger demand is highest. The neutral host architecture allows multiple mobile operators to share a single infrastructure platform, reducing complexity while improving performance and future scalability.
Craig Birchenough, CEO of Wireless Infrastructure Group, said the project demonstrates how collaboration and future-ready infrastructure can transform the passenger experience in high-density transport environments. “Airports are some of the most technically demanding indoor environments for mobile connectivity,” Birchenough said. “By working closely with SOLiD and deploying their GENESIS DAS platform, we were able to design and deliver a resilient, neutral host solution that provides consistent, high-quality indoor coverage across the terminal and a strong foundation for the airport’s long-term connectivity strategy.”
Steven Gallagher, Managing Director EMEA at SOLiD EU, added that the partnership reflects the increasing importance of digital infrastructure within modern transport hubs. “We are proud to have worked alongside Wireless Infrastructure Group to deliver a robust, 5G-ready network that ensures seamless connectivity for millions of passengers and supports the airport’s continued growth and operational excellence,” Gallagher said.
The project builds on WIG’s growing portfolio of large-scale indoor connectivity deployments across transport hubs, retail destinations and public venues throughout the UK, helping organisations futureproof operations while delivering enhanced digital experiences for visitors and customers.
