Vodafone Business made Vodafone SuperMobile for Business available to some Ministry of Defence military photographers during this year’s Remembrance event, to support the upload and distribution of official imagery from one of the UK’s busiest locations.
Every November, military photographers capture some of the most recognisable images from Remembrance events, documenting moments of reflection and commemoration for audiences across the UK and around the world.
At major events such as the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, thousands of people gather in a relatively small area. With many using their phones at the same time, local mobile networks can experience significant increases in demand.
For photographers working to tight deadlines, that can make sending large image files from the event extremely challenging.
Supporting photographers in busy locations
For this year’s event, Vodafone Business made Vodafone SuperMobile for Business available to some Ministry of Defence military photographers as part of a trial.
Vodafone SuperMobile for Business is anchored by Vodafone’s National Business Slice, which reserves dedicated 5G+ capacity for enterprise customers, separating business traffic from consumer demand. It is designed to provide dedicated capacity, assured performance and committed performance targets, helping keep critical work moving even in busy places.
Business customers can benefit from speeds of up to four times faster than standard plans and a minimum download speed of 15Mbps, subject to relevant coverage, compatible plans and devices, and applicable terms and conditions. The service also provides business-dedicated uplink and downlink capabilities to support data-intensive workflows.
During the trial, some military photographers will be able to use Vodafone SuperMobile when uploading official imagery, with the service designed to support faster uploads in busy locations. Official photographs from the event will then be made freely available by the Ministry of Defence through the Defence Imagery website, where they can be accessed by the public and news organisations.
When connectivity matters to the job
The challenges faced by photographers at large public events are also familiar to many people whose work takes them outside a traditional office.
Photographers, broadcasters and other professionals increasingly rely on mobile connectivity to send large files, access applications and communicate with colleagues while on the move. At busy locations, however, the level of demand on local networks can make that more difficult.
Vodafone SuperMobile for Business is designed to keep critical work moving by giving organisations dedicated capacity and greater assurance over mobile performance, even in some of the busiest places at the busiest times.
