Networks for Local Authorities

MLL Telecom has always had a particularly strong public sector focus. We recognise the need for cost savings and can combine wireless, local loop unbundling (LLU) and fibre for the lowest lifetime cost.

We own wireless spectrum across the UK, at 32GHz & 40GHz. This means we provide our wireless customers with interference-free networks, shorter deployment times and a lower whole-life cost. As an Ofcom licensed operator, we can also incorporate local loop unbundling (LLU) in our designs, using EFM (Ethernet First Mile) technology. Local loop unbundling can often be a cost-effective solution for the number of circuits. To find out more about how we deploy this service, please see our page on local loop unbundling.

Increased functionality with Lower Costs

We recognise your need to lower costs whilst maintaining or even improving functionality of your network, and also the need to adhere to environmental concerns. MLL Telecom has experts whose combination of experience and expertise allows them to come up with ingenious solutions that do just that. In a recent project, for example, we realised we could minimise environmental impact and at the same time reduce costs for our customer by 50%, simply by mounting an antenna on a wooden telegraph pole rather than on a conventional wooden-clad monopole. For another example of intelligent solutions please read our East Sussex Schools case study.

In order to help our local authority customers meet their budgets, we offer a flexible pricing structure, combining rental and capex models if necessary.

Security

MLL Telecom builds all networks be be secure. We also build shared networks to ensure fair usage. We understand that local authorities take security seriously, which is why our security compliance requirements meet the level required for GCSx connection and are built ready to adopt the PSN.

24/7 monitoring by our dedicated Network Operations Centre engineers

Our dedicated Network Operations Centre, manned by engineers rather than call-centre staff, lets us keep a close eye on our customers' networks. 90% of the time, we detect faults before they are reported by the customer, and we fix them within an hour in 55% of cases.

MLL Telecom recently brought our force of field engineers in-house. Our engineers have the expertise to install, upgrade and remove links. They are all qualified to work at height as well as at ground level and hold a wide range of specialist qualifications. Having this level of expertise in-house means that network faults can be fixed within hours, rather than having to wait for contractor staff to reach the site.

Some of the local authorities we're working with at the moment include East Sussex County Council, Carmarthenshire County Council, Powys County Council, Ceredigion County Council and Monmouthshire County Council.