KBR and Cambium Networks to provide Tour of Britain’s spectators with Wi-Fi

Cambium Networks will provide 16 of its cnPilot e500 outdoor access points to KBR [not to be confused with Kellogg Brown & Root, the engineering firm involved with the delivery of the Emergency Services Network – Ed]for the nationwide event, which will be used to provide Wi-Fi coverage to spectators, staff and media at the finishing line of each of the tour’s eight stages. This latest agreement is part of a long-standing relationship between the two companies and will see the access points set up to provide internet access for the event’s hospitality suites, public viewing spots and the sponsors’ exhibition.

In addition to connecting the spectators to Wi-Fi, the network will be used by event staff to collect race statistics and information, as well as provide them with reliable communications and connectivity to the service vehicles. Speed of deployment was a key consideration in KBR’s decision to choose Cambium Networks' access points for this year’s race, with the entire Wi-Fi network having to be set up in a new city for each stage.