London’s Folgate Building in Liverpool Street is the first commercial building in the UK to feature Proptivity’s high-performance indoor 5G infrastructure. The service ensures strong, secure mobile coverage throughout the building and is designed to support all major UK mobile operators, with EE being the first to go live on the system. For property owners, the benefits are clear: stronger tenant appeal, higher rental potential, and a more energy-efficient way to deliver digital readiness.
This flagship project also marks the start of a broader rollout following the strategic agreement between BT Group – parent company of EE – and Proptivity, which will see them deliver indoor 5G connectivity to customers. The installation uses the Ericsson DOT small cell solution and is fully multi-operator and JOTS-compliant, setting a new benchmark for indoor 5G performance across the UK. While EE has an established footprint in delivering 5G indoor connectivity across the UK through its own small cell deployments, this marks the first time partnering with a neutral host provider to deliver its connectivity through such technology.
“This partnership with Proptivity and the Folgate Building is leading the way in showing what’s possible when operators and infrastructure specialists work together to bring fast, secure mobile coverage into the heart of the workplace,” said Reza Rahnama, Managing Director of Mobile at BT Group.
With Proptivity’s infrastructure in place, tenants and visitors can stay connected throughout the building, from underground meeting rooms to top-floor lounges. That means no more dropped calls, no more Wi-Fi workarounds, and full mobile access to underpin business operations.
Beyond reliable voice and data services, this next-generation setup also unlocks new and advanced use cases, including:
- Enterprises using 5G laptops for higher mobility and security
- Easily deployed wirelessly connected security cameras
- Mobile tools in retail, hospitality, and front-of-house operations
- Secure mobile communications for contractors, vendors, and maintenance teams
Reliable indoor mobile coverage is no longer optional — it’s a competitive advantage. People spend about 90% of their time indoors, and 80% of mobile data is consumed there. On the business side, 89% of companies looking for new premises rank strong connectivity as essential, and nearly 96% of enterprises would pay more in rent for dependable indoor coverage. Proptivity’s solution enables owners to meet these demands without capital investment or technical complexity.
Unlike legacy solutions that require separate systems for each operator, Proptivity’s shared infrastructure all UK mobile operators through a single, unified system. Fully funded, installed, and operated by Proptivity, it reduces equipment duplication and energy use, helping property owners meet environmental targets while delivering high-quality digital services.
“With Folgate Building going first, we’re showing how high-performance indoor 5G can be scaled across the UK office market,” said Nic Budden, UK CEO at Proptivity. “It’s a smarter, greener way to future-proof buildings and keep tenants connected.”
See building reference case: https://proptivity.com/project/folgate-building/