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Cellhire delivers seamless connectivity for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Eve Kalinka

[18 July 2023] [York, UK]. Cellhire, a global leader in mobile communications, announces that it has successfully delivered comprehensive data and voice connectivity support for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 (July 20th to August 20th)   As anticipation builds for the event, attendance is expected to surge by 25% compared to the previous tournament. To meet the extra demand, Cellhire has already fulfilled more than 1,000 orders of communication equipment. Cellhire has delivered a range of voice and data SIM cards for its range of customers comprising players, organisers, broadcast and other media and VIPs.   At what will be the first women’s FIFA World Cup final to be held in the southern hemisphere, Cellhire’s support will be backed by the company’s proven track record. With extensive experience in delivering high-end global connectivity solutions at major sporting events worldwide, Cellhire was the partner of choice for the Women’s World Cup 2023.  

Historic sporting event

Matt Bennett, Cellhire UK Managing Director comments, “We’re delighted to be deploying connectivity for what is a historic event in football. As we count down to kick-off, we’re fully focused on helping to make the tournament as successful as possible.”   The company’s secure and reliable data bundles will not only provide seamless local communication in Australia and New Zealand but also easy and secure contact with family and colleagues in their home countries.   National and global media, encompassing public and commercial TV, radio, and online-streaming broadcasters will utilise large voice and data bundles provided by  Cellhire. A range of SIM cards, mobile hotspots and a range of smartphones are part of the arsenal of equipment Cellhire has provided to ensure fans worldwide stay connected to this historic World Cup.  

Connectivity for Paris Olympics 2024 and beyond

Building on its support of the Women’s World Cup this year, Cellhire is already laying the groundwork for further events including the Pan American Games 2023, the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and Paris Olympics 2024, where it will play a similar role.   Utilising its proprietary Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) on the Orange Network, the official Mobile Network sponsor for both events to power voice and data services, Cellhire will provide secure, high-quality and flexible mobile communication solutions for athletes, organisers, VIPs and the media.  

About Cellhire

Cellhire (www.cellhire.info) is a leading global telecoms provider of mobile communications, M2M/IoT services and data connectivity to enterprise clients and indirect partners worldwide.   Established in 1987, the group serves EMEA, Americas and APAC with offices in the UK, USA, France, Germany and Japan. Partnering with mobile network operators globally, Cellhire provides access to mobile connectivity at market-leading commercials to companies worldwide.   The company is committed to delivering the highest standards of customer service which is underlined by its continued attainment of ISO 9001, the internationally recognised quality standard. Cellhire has worked with Investors in People (IIP) since 2004 and holds the We Invest In People Gold standard. Additionally, the company won the highly coveted Queen’s Award for International Enterprise, as a result of its success as a specialist in the delivery of mobile communication solutions for events around the world.   Since 2019, Cellhire has attained ISO 27001, the internationally recognised Information Security Management System Standard (ISMS).   Cellhire recently secured a significant investment from mid-market private equity house LDC for a minority stake, to accelerate its substantial growth plans.  

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Football Success in Qatar for IoT mobile and data specialist Cellhire!

Eve Kalinka

[20 January 2023] York, UK. Global IoT and mobile data specialist Cellhire provided over 5,000 mobile connections to teams, sponsors, media and other attendees at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Global media, including public and commercial tv and radio, online-streaming broadcasters and press agencies, utilised a combination of large data bundles on Cellhire SIM cards, mobile hotspots, smartphones and other value-added telecoms services to allow them to coordinate their operations at the World Cup in an effective and highly secure manner on Ooredoo’s 5G network.

Cellhire Group Chief Operating Officer, Tim Taylor, says, “Establishing a strong partnership with the leading mobile network in Qatar, Ooredoo, before the World Cup, helped us to provide a high quality and seamless service to our clients during the event.  The relationship was not only important for clients attending the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 but for our core global connectivity business.  Our success in Qatar provides us with excellent momentum as we move towards the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand later this summer, countries for which we already have well established direct network relationships.”

Cellhire is the preferred supplier of mobile data and M2M and IoT connectivity for clients involved in major events around the world. Being able to offer secure mobile data connections for use across the globe reduces clients’ roaming costs and helps to protect user privacy and mitigate risk to personal data.

“We have an excellent track record in the international sports and entertainment fields for providing data connections and mobile telecom solutions through the close relationships we have with network providers around the world.  In total, we have provided many tens of thousands of connections at major events, such as Olympic, Paralympic and Winter Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro Finals, Commonwealth Games and the Tour de France. These connections enable the media to have reliable and secure data connections to report and live-broadcast to their audiences,” adds Taylor.

Cellhire will provide similar services and connectivity at the Rugby World Cup France 2023 and the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, where the company has a long-standing relationship with the French Mobile Network Operator Orange and with whom Cellhire operates as a Full MVNO.

About Cellhire

Cellhire (www.cellhire.info) is a leading global telecoms provider of mobile communications, M2M/IoT services and data connectivity to enterprise clients and indirect partners worldwide.

Established in 1987, the group serves EMEA, Americas and APAC with offices in the UK, USA, France, Germany and Japan. Partnering with mobile network operators globally, Cellhire provides access to mobile connectivity at market-leading commercials to companies worldwide.

The company is committed to delivering the highest standards of customer service which is underlined by its continued attainment of ISO 9001, the internationally recognised quality standard. Cellhire has worked with Investors in People (IIP) since 2004 and holds the We Invest In People Gold standard. Additionally, the company won the highly coveted Queen’s Award for International Enterprise, as a result of its success as a specialist in the delivery of mobile communication solutions for events around the world.

Since 2019, Cellhire has attained ISO 27001, the internationally recognised Information Security Management System Standard (ISMS).

Cellhire recently secured a significant investment from mid-market private equity house LDC for a minority stake, to accelerate its substantial growth plans.

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Success at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics for M2M/IoT mobile data specialist Cellhire

Big Yellow Workshop

British M2M/IoT mobile data specialist Cellhire plc provided 11,000 mobile data connections, with voice service activated on request, to the organisers, media, athletes and attendees at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in China.

The athletes, organisers and attendees benefited from secure, reliable, and affordable data bundles, enabling them to communicate securely not only in China but importantly, with family and friends in their home countries.

Global media including public and commercial tv, radio and online-streaming broadcasters utilised large data bundles on Cellhire SIM cards, mobile hotspots, smartphones, and other value-added telecoms services to broadcast and report in real-time.

Cellhire will provide the same suite of services at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year, where the company has established a direct relationship with the network provider and official sponsor Ooredoo.

Cellhire UK Managing Director, Matt Bennett, says, “Cellhire is the preferred supplier of mobile data and M2M/IoT connectivity for clients involved in very large events around the world. Being able to offer secure mobile data connections for use in China helped to protect user privacy and mitigate risk to personal data.”

“We have an excellent track record in the global sports and entertainment fields for providing data connections and telecom solutions through the close relationships we have with network providers around the world.”

“In total, we have provided many tens of thousands of connections at major events, such as Olympic, Paralympic and Winter Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro Finals, Commonwealth Games and the Tour de France. Many of which enables the media to have reliable and secure data connections to live-broadcast to their audiences”, Bennett adds.

About Cellhire

Cellhire (www.cellhire.info), is a leading global telecoms provider of mobile communications, M2M and IoT services and data connectivity to enterprise clients and indirect partners worldwide.

Established in 1987, the Group serves EMEA, Americas and APAC with offices in the UK, USA, France, Germany and Japan. Partnering with mobile network operators globally, Cellhire provides access to mobile connectivity at market-leading commercials to companies worldwide.

The Company is committed to delivering the highest standards of customer service which is underlined by its continued attainment of ISO 9001:2015, the internationally recognised quality standard. Cellhire is Investors in People (IIP) certified and won the highly coveted Queen’s Award for International Enterprise, as a result of its success as a specialist in the delivery of mobile communication solutions for events around the world.

Since 2019, Cellhire has attained ISO 27001, the internationally recognised Information Security Management System Standard (ISMS), due to the implementation of information security management systems and best practices regarding information security.

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Mobile comms specialist Cellhire wins Gold in Tokyo

Big Yellow Workshop

Cellhire is providing 12,000 mobile data connections to the organisers, media, athletes and attendees at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics 

The company will provide the same service at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in China and 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar next year

Tim Taylor,
Chief Operating Officer, Cellhire plc

British mobile telecoms specialist Cellhire plc is providing 12,000 mobile data connections to global media organisations, athletes and attendees at the COVID-19-delayed 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo and other venues in‎ Japan. 

The media organisations include public and commercial tv, radio and online-streaming broadcasters, as well as print and online newspapers. They are utilising large data bundles on Cellhire SIM cards, smartphones, mobile hotspots and other value-added telecoms services in order to broadcast and report in real-time.

The athletes, organisers and COVID-19-limited attendees are benefiting from reliable, secure and affordable data bundles, enabling them to communicate not only in Japan, but importantly, with family and friends in their home countries. To assist the IOC and organising committee Cellhire supplied smartphones pre-loaded with the required COVID-19 tracking apps. Cellhire also has an on-ground support team based near the athlete’s village and broadcast centre in central Tokyo, providing a perfect platform to support its Olympic clients.

Cellhire will provide the same service at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in China and 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar next year, where the company has established relationships with network providers China Unicom and Ooredoo.

“We have an excellent track record in the global sports and entertainment fields for providing data connections and telecom solutions through the close relationship we have with network providers around the world,” says Cellhire Group Chief Operating Officer Tim Taylor.

“Cellhire is the preferred supplier for mobile data connectivity for clients involved in very large events including the Olympic, Paralympic and Winter Olympic Games, UEFA Euro Finals, FIFA World Cup, the Tour de France and Cannes Film Festival.

“In total, we have provided many tens of thousands of connections at major events, allowing the media to have reliable and secure data communications to live-broadcast to their audiences”, Taylor adds. 

About Cellhire

Cellhire is a leading global service provider of mobile communications, providing proven, robust and secure mobile connectivity to users worldwide.

Established in 1987, the group has offices in the UK, USA, France, Germany and Japan. Partnering with network operators globally, Cellhire provides short and long-term mobile communication services to major companies worldwide.

The company is committed to delivering the highest standards of customer service which is underlined by its continued attainment of ISO 9001:2015, the internationally recognised quality standard. Cellhire is Investors in People (IIP) certified and won the highly coveted Queen’s Award for International Enterprise, as a result of its success as a specialist in the delivery of mobile communication solutions for events around the world. 

More at: www.cellhire.info 

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Ready, Set, Go! Cellhire is ready for the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games

Big Yellow Workshop

Today, July 24th, is the date the Tokyo Olympics 2020 would have started – had it not been for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cellhire would have been there, with its Tokyo office and support channels, as a provider of thousands of high-speed mobile data connections, and low-cost calling, to athletes, journalists and broadcasters, spectators, sponsors, officials and VIPs.

AllTalk AppCellhire has huge experience in supplying and supporting such services to global, regional and national sports events. The company was geared up for the Tokyo Olympics with an expanded Tokyo office, online and offline support and a new Cellhire-trademarked product, AllTalk.

AllTalk is its new VoIP-based app for providing low cost calling during the Olympics and, thereafter, to businesses and the public sector in the UK and beyond.

International Olympic Committee [IOC] “fully committed”

In line with what the IOC hopes will happen next year, and with an eye on the control of the pandemic, Cellhire has resumed planning for the Olympics. To quote the BBC and other media this month, “Tokyo 2020: IOC ‘fully committed’ to rescheduled Olympics taking place in 2021”.

When Tokyo 2020 happens, it will be during July and August next year, potentially with a pared down version, although that may change nearer the time. Some 600,000 spectators/tourists had been expected for Tokyo 2020.

Enabling live broadcasts and reports

Cellhire will be there to support those all-important mobile data connections and hardware, which enable live broadcasts to happen regardless of location.

For the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan Cellhire provided individuals and organisations with local Japanese SIM cards, thousands of data comms connections, smartphones, mobile hotspots, satellite devices and other value-added telecoms services.

Why choose Cellhire?

JP-StadiumHaving had a long-standing presence in Japan since 2005, Cellhire is experienced in providing first-class telecoms services in the Japanese market. With access to two local Japanese networks, Docomo and Softbank, and monitoring of the 5G roll out, Cellhire can ensure full country coverage on exclusive rates for attendees requiring bespoke voice and data packages.

As previously announced, Cellhire has relocated and upsized its central Tokyo offices to better accommodate its customers during the event. The utilisation of the new, bigger office premises will allow for optimised on-ground support and next day delivery, providing excellent customer service and support during the event.

Support

JP-SupportFor the Olympics next year Cellhire will be providing in-country support with a technical support team available 24/7. SIM and device requirements will be delivered in advance of the event, and customers will be able to make use of services such as address book programming to ensure they are action-ready upon arrival in Japan.

Cellhire is ready for the Tokyo Olympic Games to happen safely next year and is looking forward to supporting its loyal customers at the event. Are you prepared?

To discuss your mobile voice and data requirements for Japan, and to view the complete event offer, please contact your local Cellhire office.

Cellhire UK
t: +44 (0)1904 610610
e: ukevents@cellhire.com

Cellhire USA
t: +1 214 355 5200
e: usevents@cellhire.com

Cellhire France
t: +33 (0) 1 41 43 79 40
e: frevents@cellhire.com

Cellhire Germany
t: +49 (0) 7621 94 05 48 0
e: deevents@cellhire.com

Cellhire Japan
t: +81 (0) 3 6206 3319
e: jpevents@cellhire.com

 

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Cellhire Goes for Gold In Japan

Chloe Acland

With less than 6 months to go until the sporting world launches into another Japanese hosted event, global telecommunications provider Cellhire is gearing up to provide businesses and travellers with unrivalled mobile connectivity during their trip to Tokyo.

JApanAn estimated 600,000 tourists, and 11,000 athletes from 206 nations are expected to descend to the Japanese capital next summer, all expecting to seamlessly connect, browse, like and share their experiences.

No stranger to major global events, Cellhire has extensive experience in providing global media companies, international broadcasters, athletes, sponsors, teams, and spectators with secure, high-speed data connections and reliable low-cost calling.  Following the recent Rugby tournament in Japan, Cellhire is well placed to provide individuals and organisations with local Japanese SIM cards, smartphones, mobile hotspots, satellite devices and other value-added telecoms services.

Why choose Cellhire?

JP-StadiumHaving had a long-standing presence in Japan since 2005, Cellhire is experienced in providing first-class telecoms services in the Japanese market.  With access to two local Japanese networks, Docomo and Softbank, Cellhire can ensure full country coverage on exclusive rates for attendees requiring bespoke voice and data packages.

 At the heart of the action

Anticipating the large number of attendees expected to travel to Japan, Cellhire has relocated and upsized its central Tokyo offices, to better accommodate its customers during the event. The utilisation of the new, bigger office premises will allow for optimised on-ground support and next day delivery, providing excellent customer service and support during the event.

Alongside the new office, the Cellhire Japan team will also be available to customers during events via a concierge desk, conveniently situated within close walking distance of the International Broadcast Centre in the Tokyo Bay Olympic area. Cellhire, as ever, will be at the heart of the action to support customers with their event communications and equipment requirements.

Expert Support

As well as providing in-country support, Cellhire has an expert online technical support team available 24/7. SIM and device requirements can be delivered in advance of the event, and customers can make use of services such as address book programming to ensure they are action-ready upon arrival in Japan.

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A Cellhire “Events Portal” is available to all customers and will allow visibility of connections during the event. The Portal will allow users to monitor and manage their connections, and view data usage on a line level throughout the games.

 The Cellhire AllTalk Cloud Phone App

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Cellhire is proud to announce an exciting new offering to users in Japan; the new Cloud Phone VoIP application, AllTalk. Developed by Cellhire for customers travelling to Tokyo, the app allows users to take advantage of unlimited app-to-app calling and cheaper international rates to 180 countries worldwide. Available to both iOS and Android users, the AllTalk Cloud Phone app will provide further flexibility and control to enable organisations to maximise operation critical event communications.

To discuss your mobile voice and data requirements for Japan, and to view the complete event offer, please contact your local Cellhire office:

  • UK
    t: +44 (0)1904 610610
    e: ukevents@cellhire.com
  • USA
    t: +1 214 355 5200
    e: usevents@cellhire.com
  • France
    t: +33 (0) 1 41 43 79 40
    e: frevents@cellhire.com
  • Germany
    t: +49 (0) 7621 94 05 48 0
    e: deevents@cellhire.com
  • Japan
    t: +81 (0) 3 6206 3319
    e: jpevents@cellhire.com
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Big Yellow Workshop

England and Wales, 30th May – 14th July 2019

The quadrennial flagship event for international cricket is said to be one of the world’s most viewed sporting events. This year sees the competition return to England and Wales for the first time in 20 years, with host country England battling it out on day 1 against South Africa at The Oval, London.

The current reigning champions Australia, are the most successful team so far, winning 5 of the 11 tournaments since the format began in 1975.

On 29th May 2019, The ICC Cricket World Cup will open in style with the Opening Party. Held in Central London in front of Buckingham Palace on The Mall, music and culture will be broadcast globally to celebrate cricket. Keeping the live entertainment a total surprise, the ICC promises famous faces and a night to remember, that cricket and non-cricket fans will enjoy.

Cellhire will be expertly connecting media, teams and fans alike, with super-fast mobile data speeds, thanks to its partnerships with all of the UK’s leading mobile networks. It’s not too late to secure your connectivity, talk to an expert today.

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CONMEBOL Copa América 2019

Big Yellow Workshop

Brazil, 14th June – 7th July 2019

Taking place in the largest country in South America, Brazil; 2019 will be the 46th tournament of the Copa América.

Since 1993, the 12 team line up has been be made up of 10 South American teams and two guest teams; this year Japan and Qatar have been invited to join, due to close links with the Asian Football Confederation.

This is Qatar’s debut appearance, becoming the first Arab nation to play in the tournament and will give the country exposure to a higher standard of football ahead of the 2022 World Cup to be hosted in Qatar.

Japan, having last played in 1999, will be making their second appearance and will be sending a full-strength, senior squad, after originally considering playing an under-23 team, in preparation of Tokyo 2020. Sending their best will strengthen the team on foreign soil and will put them in good stead for the Summer Olympics.

It goes without saying, Cellhire will be providing many local and international media, sponsors and teams with mobile connectivity for the duration of the tournament. If you’re yet to secure your connectivity, or are looking for a contingency solutions, speak to the Cellhire Events Team today.

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Le Tour de France 2019

Chloe Acland

France and Belgium, 6th July – 28th July 2019

The annual, multi-stage cycling event is fast approaching; and with the clock counting down until the peloton set off from the starting line, excitement for the event is building fiercely. Fans and riders alike are preparing for the Tour, with the latter itself looking at new ways to further engage fans with different routes and tougher biking conditions for the riders. Many general classification riders often choose to prepare for the event by having a one-week ‘pre-tour’ race in the 4-8 weeks prior to Tour’s annual inauguration.

This year, the 21 stage route will consist of 7 flat, 5 hilly and 7 mountain stages with an individual time-trial, a team trial and 2 rest days across 3 regions of Belgium and 37 parts of France. The 2019 Tour will commence in Belgium on the 6th July, to honour 5-time winner Eddy Merckx’s first victory in the race. Having first won the Tour in 1969, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Belgian’s first win, marking Belgium as a fitting host to begin this year’s race.

Cellhire is once again proud to be supplying mobile solutions to attendees to the event, with the help of its long-standing partnership with Orange France. The event is set to be a milestone as the entire 2019 Tour will celebrate a centenary of the Maillot Jaune; the Yellow Jersey, signifying the most important general classification, and the overall winner of the Tour de France.

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Lima 2019 Pan American Games

Chloe Acland

Peru, 26th July – 11th August 2019

Held every 4 years, the year before the Summer Olympic Games, the Pan American Games first began in 1951, when Latin American representatives suggested that a competition be created among all the countries in the Americas. The first edition of the games was held in Argentina, and over the years, the events have been hosted numerous times in Canada, Mexico and Brazil. This year, the games will be held in Lima, Peru for the first time.

Since beginning, the Games have increased in popularity for both athletes, and spectators; with 6680 athletes, 2672 technical officials and 62 disciplines in 39 sports expected for the 2019 Games. Announced in January 2019, there will also now be a Junior Pan American Games for young athletes, under the age of 21, commencing in 2021.

To build excitement for this year’s edition of the games, 2 times world record holder and 20 times Olympic Gold Medal Champion, Usain Bolt, visited the Videna New Athletics Stadium, which will host the athletics competition of the Pan Am games. Whilst there, Bolt placed his hands in cement to create a hand-printed commemorative plaque for the Games. The plaque will be proudly displayed during the Games events for attendees to snap a picture with to memorialise their visit.

The 2019 Pan American Games will act as a qualifier for athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, both of which, Cellhire is ready and waiting to provide attendees unparalleled, fast and outstanding coverage on bespoke, short-term tariffs.