York mobile communications provider to help UK media stay connected with US elections

A York-based specialist global service provider is set to connect British media operators to the presidential election and House of Representatives and Senate elections in the US.

Cellhire plc is to provide hundreds of 3G and 4G voice/video and data connections to national newspapers, public and commercial TV and radio broadcasters, covering the presidential election on November 8th.

The connections will be made via Cellhire’s SIM cards, smartphones, MiFi devices (portable, wireless routers) and other value-added telecoms and services.

The company has previously provided many thousands of connections during FIFA World Cups, Olympics and Paralympics, UEFA Euro Finals and the Cannes Film Festival.

Matt Bennett, Cellhire’s managing director, said: “Our equipment and services will be used across the US at election hot spots up to, during and after the results, including the victory speech by the president-elect.

“They will ensure that British media have reliable voice, video and data communications links to the UK and elsewhere, enabling them to file their reports whenever they wish, including during live broadcasts, 24/7.”

Matt added: “Cellhire is pleased to be the provider of technical product and expertise to help media reporting of three crucial elections in the United States on the same day.

“It’s not a major technical challenge for us because of the experience we have gained in supplying equipment and working smoothly with 3G and 4G network providers at major events around the world.”