Norwegian telecoms operator Telenor Group is the latest major global company to sign up for services from small-cell mobile technology company ip.access.

The Cambridge-based firm will provide end-to-end 3G small cell solutions for business, residential and public use at Telenor's 11 operators across Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Asia Pacific region and the Indian sub-continent, it has emerged.

The UK company's CEO Simon Brown hailed the deal as "another important milestone for both ip.access and the small-cell market".

He said major operators are "recognising and reacting to the role that small cells can play to boost coverage, capacity and customer service in homes, offices and public spaces."

"What's more - as we move into an 'always on' world, small cells will be a key part of the connectivity solution from crowded office buildings to remote rural locations," Mr Brown added.