Luxury Swedish accommodation provider ESS Group stepped up its connectivity play, tapping Tele2’s local unit to amplify mobile coverage to deliver a consistent experience in sometimes challenging locations.

Tele2 explained an updated deal adds overall responsibility for ESS’ properties to a remit originally involving subscription services. An expansion in the accommodation company’s business prompted the change.

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The operator stated some ESS properties are situated in areas where “coverage can be challenging”, with signals in others impacted by the buildings themselves. It explained mobile amplification would provide a reliable connection regardless.

ESS IT manager Pelle Andersson said the company offers a premium product and the updated Tele2 contract would provide guests and staff with “the best possible connection”.

Tele2’s “technical platform, TSO, is also user-friendly and efficient”, with the operator’s focus on “sustainability and security” also a factor in its choice, Andersson said.

Deployment of Tele2’s mobile amplification is underway at existing ESS properties, with a building set to open in January 2025 included in the deal.

Tele2 stated ESS also chose a telephone exchange service to further improve internal communication.