The Westcott 5G Step-Out Centre (SOC) is s a joint funded venture between the Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (BLEP) and the Satellite Applications Catapult, focused on resilient communications. We are an open and accessible UK test centre for all ITU Primitives, providing total standardised COTS testing facilities. We also offer test and development Ofcom licences from 700Mhz to 4200Mhz and satellite and terrestrial capabilities.
The 5G SOC capabilities are available to hire for your technology development, or you can partner with us for support from our communications experts. Any new businesses working in 5G are also recommended to check out the Business Incubation programme at the Westcott BIC, where you can apply for business support and research grants funded by European Regional Development Fund.
In an integrated 5G ecosystem, satellite networks are providing a highly dependent and global coverage type of communication. Satellites are well positioned to target high data rate broadcast/multicast services, M2M narrowband services, congestion offload of terrestrial networks (ie. for signalling and/or video) as well as highly distributed and customised enterprise networks (ie. critical infrastructures, dedicated M2M, industrial communication).
The Westcott 5G SOC offers a unique facility to test and develop new services and products by accessing the latest wireless applications service equipment and satellite data without the need to invest in expensive infrastructure. This allows you to rapidly prototype and commission new services and applications under representative real-world conditions ahead of your market roll-out.
Situated in the heart of the Westcott Venture Park, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, the 5G SOC offers many advantages to other centres, particularly for the development of wireless applications. Westcott provides a secure, controlled environment with 650 acres of open space available within the estate.
The 5G SOC is part of the Westcott Space Cluster, located near the Westcott Business Incubation Centre and soon to be joined by a brand new Innovation Centre!
The Wescott 5G Step-Out Centre (SOC) offers you the opportunity to define and develop the next-generation of terrestrial and satellite 5G infrastructure and applications. Work with us or hire our specialist facilities and infrastructure to boost your technology development.
5G or ‘fifth generation’ network is more than an evolution of wireless broadband, it is a key enabler of the future digital world and has the potential to transform our economic sectors.
We offer an open and accessible test facility, with a full spectrum of Ofcom licences from 700-420Mhz, and integration of satellite and terrestrial networks with seamless connectivity.
Find out what we've been up to recently and check out upcoming events we think may be of interest.
To discuss working together or how you can benefit from this unique facility, please contact us through the link below.
