Vodafone Revamps Mobile Data for Rainy Day Forecasting in UK

Mobile phones carry an array of weather apps, but now the network of antennas that keep users connected is emerging as a forecasting instrument in its own right.

Data from Vodafone Group Plc’s 17,000 microwave masts, which link cell towers to the wider network, rely on radio signals that are highly sensitive to rainfall interference. To keep the signal between microwave masts strong and ensure a reliable service for mobile phone users, Vodafone computers monitor for rainfall interference and automatically adjust settings.