Q1. Can a 4G or 5G antenna really replace my broadband?

Yes — for many rural properties it already does. A properly installed external antenna, correctly aligned to the strongest available mast, can deliver speeds of 20–100Mbps on 4G and significantly more where 5G coverage exists. We test every major network at your location before recommending anything, so you get the fastest option available — not just the first one that works.

Q3. How do you decide which network to use?

We carry out signal and speed tests across all major networks — EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three — at your specific location before making any recommendation. The best network varies significantly from one postcode to the next and even from one side of a property to another. We recommend what the data shows and are not affiliated to any vendors.

Q4. Do I need to sort my own SIM card?

In some cases we supply the SIM directly; in others we advise you to arrange your own for the best available tariff. We will confirm which approach is right for your situation as part of the installation process and explain the options clearly before you commit.

Q5. Can I use 4G/5G as a backup if my main broadband goes down?

Yes — this is a popular configuration for businesses, holiday parks and farms. We install Peplink SD-WAN routers that automatically switch to the mobile connection the moment a primary line drops, with no interruption to services. The failover is seamless — devices stay connected without any manual intervention.

Q6. How long does installation take?

A standard single-property installation — external antenna, cable run and router configuration — is typically completed in about half a day. We aim to cause minimal disruption and can schedule around your working hours.

4G & 5G
Connectivity

No mobile signal at your holiday park, farm or business premises? Dragon WiFi can install wavemobile certified 4G and 5G small cell systems that create real mobile coverage in the mobile not-spots.

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Wales & South West

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Fast Broadband from
The Mobile Network

Many rural properties have no viable fixed-line broadband — but they are within range of a 4G or 5G mast. The problem is that a standard indoor router or handset cannot capture that signal reliably. A professionally installed external antenna, correctly positioned and aligned, can. Dragon WiFi carry out a free on-site signal assessment before recommending anything. We test every major network at your specific location, identify the mast and network giving the best performance, and install a directional antenna optimised for that signal. The antenna feeds into a high-performance router configured for your home or business — giving you fast, stable broadband without any fixed-line infrastructure. For properties that also need a backup connection, we configure Peplink SD-WAN routers that automatically failover to 4G/5G if a primary line drops — with no interruption to services.

Using an external antenna can allow you to utilise nearby mobile signal.

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What's Included

Before Installation

Free on-site signal assessment across all major networks

Mast identification and best-network recommendation

Antenna placement planning for maximum signal capture

Fixed-price quote - no surprises on installation day

During Setup

External antenna installation and precise mast alignment

Internal cabling run to router location

High-performance router configuration

SIM provisioning advice - we recommend the right network and tariff for your location

Walkthrough/Handover

Confirmed speed test results before we leave

Router and management portal walkthrough

Failover configuration explained if applicable

Direct contact details for our support team

Ongoing (Managed Service)

Remote monitoring of connection performance and uptime

Firmware updates applied proactively

Same-team support — no call centre hand-off

Annual performance review on request

Customer support analysing the available infrastructure

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What if I have No Signal?

If the problem isn't slow broadband but no mobile signal whatsoever — coverage maps that lie, valleys that swallow signal, parks where guests have nothing — that's a different solution entirely. Dragon WiFi is a wavemobile certified partner, deploying small cell systems that create their own local mobile network from scratch.

With some community involvement, we can provide a 4G extension for all major UK networks to your area.

Talk to us about a community project. We can provide the hardware and installation for free.

Connect Your Community

4G & 5G Solutions Across Every Sector

Our wavemobile small cell technology can provide a large area mobile signal with just power and a standard internet connection. This can benefit multiple sectors for increased connectivity.

Holiday Parks

4G/5G broadband as a site backbone or per-pitch internet for caravan parks and lodge sites.

Park Connectivity

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Agriculture

Mobile broadband for farmhouses, outbuildings and remote locations where fixed-line broadband cannot reach.

Farm Connectivity

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Business

4G/5G as a primary or automatic failover broadband connection for offices and commercial premises.

Business 4G/5G

Events

Rapid-deployment mobile broadband for outdoor events, festivals and temporary sites.

Event Connectivity

Why not talk to us?

You can use the form to send a message if you'd like a callback from one of our team.

Alternatively, you can contact us on:

Wales - 01437 76 33 33
South West - 01579 68 60 01
- superfast@dragonwifi.co.uk

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4G and 5G
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, and this is one of the most common situations we deal with. Coverage maps show predicted signal at street level and do not account for building materials, terrain or topography. An external antenna mounted at the right height and position, pointed precisely at the strongest mast, captures a signal that a standard indoor router simply cannot reach. We carry out a proper on-site assessment before specifying anything.