DT Presents New Version of Cell Tower to Go

Deutsche Telekom is presenting the new "Cell Tower to Go" for the first time at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The ultra-mobile mast brings mobile communications coverage quickly to wherever a temporary capacity boost is required: On company premises or major events, but also in disaster areas.

The Cell Tower to Go is significantly smaller and lighter than previous solutions. A further advanced version with new technology now offers even more flexible mobile radio coverage and higher capacities. Following the success of the tests to date and the high demand, DT is already offering the ultra-mobile transmission mast commercially.

The new version of the "Cell Tower to Go" is equipped with a sectorized antenna. Compared to the omnidirectional antenna used so far, this antenna with up to three sectors makes it possible to target specific areas to ensure improved mobile coverage. The sectorized antenna can then transmit its signal not just in a circular pattern, but directly towards the required direction.

In addition, the three sectors provide more mobile radio capacity overall - thanks to up to three available frequency ranges. This is particularly important in deployment scenarios such as festivals or large events with large numbers of people. It supports both 5G and LTE and allows the antennas to be extended to a height of up to eight meters.

With the new antenna technology, more mobile radio frequencies can now be used. The first version of the compact transmitter mast previously enabled LTE and 5G via frequencies in the 2.6 and 3.6 gigahertz range. The antennas of the new version now also transmit at 1.8 and 2.1 gigahertz as well as on the exclusive 5G frequencies in the 3.7 gigahertz range.

The mast can be set up by one person in less than an hour and is immediately ready for use. Compared to a standard container, the mobile radio mast-to-go is only a third as heavy and requires significantly less space. The micro-container can be connected to a local power supply or operated using any other mobile power source. Connection to the data network is possible both via fiber optics and radio relay. Depending on the intended use, a connection via satellite is also possible.

The next major appearance of the "Cell Tower to Go" will follow this summer. During the European Football Championship in Germany, DT will use the flexible mobile communications solution to ensure additional coverage at fan locations. It will rely on temporary solutions such as the Cell Tower to Go but is also expanding capacity at existing locations or building new ones.