Freshwave Deploy New Indoor 4G Mobile Network to Leeds Bradford Airport

Wireless infrastructure provider Freshwave has today announced that they’ve delivered an enhanced all-operator indoor 4G mobile broadband connectivity networ,k via their Omni Network, to Leeds Bradford Airport’s refurbished terminal and newly opened extension (available to EE, O2 and Vodafone / Three UK).

The company has so far connected 85,000 sq ft across three floors of the recently opened new terminal extension, delivered as part of Phase 1 of the LBA: REGEN programme. This includes baggage reclaim, new food and beverage areas and retail outlets including World Duty Free.

The upgrade allows passengers to access travel apps, browse, and keep in touch with friends and family before take-off. It also keeps airport staff communication smooth and secure by enabling the Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PTToC) radio service to use the 4G solution. The new network is due to be deployed across another 44,000 sq ft of the terminal’s extension in the near future, which will cover the new security area.

Adrian Rollins, Head of Information Systems at Leeds Bradford Airport, said:

“We’re pleased to have worked with Freshwave to bring our passengers and staff reliable mobile coverage ahead of the busy summer period. With passenger numbers expected to reach seven million by 2030, this upgrade is a vital part of future-proofing our airport and getting the most out of digital systems that depend on mobile. Freshwave have been a trusted partner, expertly delivering the mobile system within a live, fully operational airport environment.”

The work forms part of Leeds Bradford Airport’s multi-million-pound regeneration programme, which will also create new retail and dining outlets, improved passport control, more security lanes, and an upgraded immigration zone.

The project features the construction of a three-storey extension, known as the X25 building which opened in June 2025, and the refurbishment of the existing terminal, increasing floor area by 38% and boosting seating capacity by 83%. The Leeds Bradford Airport Regeneration programme is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.