Mapping the Future: Streetwave Is Revolutionizing UK Mobile Coverage Mapping
April 10, 2025
Streetwave — Mobile network coverage performance maps
streetwave.co
Over the past 12 months, Streetwave has mapped mobile coverage across more than 30% of the UK, delivering detailed insights into 2G-5G performance from urban centers to rural regions in England, Scotland, and Wales. Our innovative method, using bin lorries and gig economy workers, transforms routine journeys into an elegant data collection solution for real-world connectivity mapping. Streetwave’s data has proven to have broad applications, empowering governments, businesses, residents, and the telecom industry with actionable insights, from identifying which network to be on, to pinpointing areas of poor user experience.
Mapping 30% of the UK isn’t just a number; it’s proof that our Mission—to revolutionize mobile coverage mapping by delivering low-cost, trusted data that accurately reflects user experience of the networks—is hitting full stride.
In Q1 2025 we launched StreetWays, our route optimization software. This IP ensures we can efficiently map every single road in a target area, with minimal overlap. StreetWays lays the groundwork for our boldest milestone yet: the UK’s first nationwide mobile coverage map. With data collection running smoothly, our technology operating reliably, and our web app and coverage checker delivering seamless experiences, we’re fully equipped to map every UK road and rail line.
A nationwide map will unlock significant opportunities, including national customer accounts. Looking forward, we aim to adapt this model for international markets. Streetwave’s team has driven this progress, combining determination and innovation to transform the complex problem of mapping every single road across an entire nation, into an easily accessed dataset for decision making.
Our next priority is fundraising. With the right investment, we’re positioned to accelerate growth and transition from regional leaders to global innovators. Streetwave is enhancing connectivity worldwide with precise, user-focused mobile coverage data. Watch this space as we redefine the standard.
For more information on how we’re mapping the future, check out streetwave.co