Certain areas of Perth Royal Infirmary have struggled with poor mobile phone signal for a number of years. A combination of a relatively poor external mobile signal and the materials used in construction have resulted in very poor indoor mobile coverage.

This is a common problem in hospital buildings, due to the design and materials used during construction (concrete, steel, and Low-E glass). This can have a detrimental effect on both staff being able to carry out their daily duties as well as patients not being able to communicate with family, in what is often a highly stressful time.

In line with the “NHS Long Term Plan” in making better use of digital technology, improving connectivity and mobile coverage for staff and patients was a priority.