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UK's Highest Phone Mast Installed Via Helicopter. The U.K.’s highest phone mast has been hoisted on a peak in Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands. The Virgin Media O2 mast sits 1,108 metres above sea level, making it the highest mobile mast standing in the United Kingdom today. The new 4G mast will deliver signal to the Glencoe Mountain Resort, Scotland’s oldest ski centre. Those installing the mast faced significant challenges building the remote site, with extreme weather conditions making delivery exceptionally difficult. On top of this, Glencoe is a National Nature Reserve and home to endangered species, including golden eagles and ptarmigans. The project is part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme aiming to improve mobile coverage in 227 partial not-spot areas across the UK. The SRN is a £1 billion joint initiative between mobile network operators and the UK Government to extend 4G connectivity to 95% of the UK’s landmass by the end of 2025.