A smarter network is coming to your streets
Connecting sensors and services that help your council look after your community.
Hello, we're Connexin
We’re working to make your community smarter, safer, and better connected.
Your area is getting an upgrade: a new wireless network designed to support local services and help your community run smoothly and more sustainably.
To make it happen, we’re installing small wireless gateways (aerials) in your area. They connect to sensors and gather real-time data to improve everyday life, from monitoring air quality and the environment to smarter waste management and more. This is part of a wider plan to enhance digital infrastructure across the UK.
We’re working closely with your local council to make sure installations are quick, safe, and clearly communicated every step of the way.
Together, we’re building smarter, more connected communities.
The Network That Connects It All
Community-Centric Deployment
We’re building this network with a community-first approach, starting with existing street furniture like streetlights wherever possible. If there aren’t any suitable streetlights where we need them, we work with local councils to explore other assets they own, like public buildings or infrastructure.
This usually covers most urban areas however in places where existing street furniture isn’t suitable and there are no council assets we can use, we invite residents in those areas to host a gateway at their home.
By using what’s already there, we keep streets tidy, reduce disruption, and bring the network to life safely and discreetly.
Small, Safe, and Out of Sight
The gateway is a compact, low-power device that sits quietly on streetlights or other council-owned assets. It’s smaller than a shoebox, with a slim antenna, and is designed to blend in while running safely and reliably for years. There are no cameras, microphones, or moving parts, and it makes no noise or bright lights, just a tiny status LED.
This isn't 5G or broadband. It uses a low-power radio signal designed to connect sensors and devices across the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know a new network in your area can spark plenty of questions, from safety and privacy to how it actually works. To make things easier, we’ve pulled together some of the questions we hear most from residents.
Check out our full list of FAQs for more details, and if anything’s not clear, just drop us a message using the form below.
Is the technology safe?
Yes, the technology is safe. The gateways useLoRaWAN®, a low-power wireless technology. The power output is similar to a car key fob – just 14dBM, or 25mW – which is much lower than domestic Wi-Fi, mobile phones, or baby monitors.
The signal power falls well within all UK andWorld Health Organisation (WHO)safety limits. Because of this low frequency and low power, there’s no evidence to suggest it could cause health issues.
Are you collecting my personal data? How is it protected?
No, the gateways do not collect personal data. There are no cameras or microphones; they only relay fully encrypted signals from smart sensors like water meters. Those signals contain data readings and Device IDs, no names or addresses.
Is this the same as 5G?
No. Sensor-to-gateway communication uses LoRaWAN® (Long Range Wide Area Network), which is not 5G. LoRaWAN® is low-power and low-frequency, specifically designed for transmitting small amounts of data over long distances.
Once the data reaches the gateway, it is then sent securely to a central server over existing cellular networks, similarly to how your phone connects to the internet for a Google search.
Why can’t this be done underground?
Gateways work best when they’re elevated, with a clear line of sight to the smart meters and sensors spread across an area. Underground ducts are designed for cables, not wireless devices, and would block the signals that gateways need to pick up.
Mounting gateways high improves signal strength and reliability, allows us to use solar power where needed, and makes the equipment accessible for maintenance or upgrades. Overall, an elevated position provides the most practical and efficient setup for this kind of IoT network.
Wherever possible, we will use existing lampposts or other street furniture, and where this isn’t possible, we’ll reach out to residents in specific areas to invite them to host the gateway on their house. As a last resort, we may need to install new telegraph poles for full network coverage.
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