DAS & Small Cells

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DAS & Small Cells

Providing additional capacity in hyper dense areas or covering unserved ones, complementing current macro base stations deployments.

Small Cells and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are forms of network densification. Instead of providing coverage with high power base stations, Cellnex provides tailored coverage with a system of distributed radios and antennas. This allows outstanding mobile connectivity to spots where large numbers of users are concentrated, such as stadiums, skyscrapers, shopping malls, crowded outdoor areas or airports. These solutions also provide excellent coverage to underground places like tunnels, car parks or railway stations. We have vast experience deploying multi-operator systems that can be used by all the operators and subscribers.

Providing additional capacity in hyper dense areas or covering unserved ones, complementing current macro base stations deployments. Small Cells and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are forms of network densification. Instead

The benefits

Financial flexibility
CAPEX efficiency
Neutral host
Relationship with MNOs
100% Network Control

CAPEX/OPEX available options depending on our customer needs.

Unique deployment shared among all mobile operators.

Cellnex as independent player managing the system on behalf of all MNOs, adapting the solution to each specific operator needs and acting as a Single Point of Contact (SPoC) in front of the venue owner.

Our existing relationship with the MNOs guarantees high tenancy ratios on our DAS & Small Cells deployments.

We manage and operate the system using our NOC facilities: Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are available to the clients: capacity, coverage, etc.

CAPEX/OPEX available options depending on our customer needs.

Unique deployment shared among all mobile operators.

Our existing relationship with the MNOs guarantees high tenancy ratios on our DAS & Small Cells deployments.

We manage and operate the system using our NOC facilities: Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are available to the clients: capacity, coverage, etc.

Product detail

Distributed Antenna System (DAS) is a means of propagation of wireless communication, that amplifies and transports any wireless signal; so do so called small cells. A DAS is protocol agnostic; it can transport any wireless signal be it from one of the mobile operators, the signals of public safety networks, private networks, portable radio’s, etc. In this sense, a DAS is a building utility like any other. From the landlord’s perspective it is a generic building facility; from the tenants or users perspective it is a natural service capability of ‘his’ building or venue. With a DAS, a building meets the expectations of a demanding public.
Cellnex plays the role of a real neutral host and manages the complete life cycle of the solution: permits, design, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance (O&M), and service quality assurance.

Cellnex deploys multi-operator solutions, so that a common telecom infrastructure can be used by different MNOs. Mobile operators are the license holders and therefore own the frequencies. The alignment with them is a specialty that requires a lot of experience and a deep knowledge of radio networks. Our vast experience and our role of coordination reduce the time to market while providing an excellent quality of service. Sharing infrastructure results in an improvement in cost efficiency and minimises the visual impact. The open model allowed by Cellnex is beneficial for all engaged parties and provides universal service to all users, regardless of which MNO are they subscribers.

Connected Street Infrastructure In London

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Challenges

In such an important and generally over crowded area, connectivity [+]

Solution

The columns are connected by a brand-new 15km high density [+]

Outdoor DAS Small Cells in historical city of Italy, Erice

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Challenges

There are two great challenges to overcome with historic European [+]

Solution

In order to accomplish this, we have deployed a MIMO [+]

Complete coverage in the largest car park group in Spain bringing connectivity to the most difficult places

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Challenges

Parking lot locations are infamous for the inability to get [+]

Solutions

The solution deployed is a repeater connected to DAS (Distributed [+]

Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium is Fully Connected

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Challenges

In order for fans and visitors to take full advantage [+]

Solution

In the Etihad Stadium, we have deployed a MIMO solution [+]

Milan Underground Metropolitana L5: A new metro line granting full mobile coverage for travelers

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Challenges

Underground stations and entire metro lines have always been areas [+]

Solution

In total we have deployed a SISO solution with 508 [+]

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We want events at the Wanda Metropolitano to guarantee great connectivity. The high quality connection with the Cellnex DAS project has been key to achieving this. We want our fans to enjoy, upload and download reaching speeds that would normally be hard to achieve in a football stadium with 68,000 spectators. We want them to enjoy and share their experiences on their devices anywhere in the world.

Rene Abril

_CTO Club Atletico de Madrid

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2/4

The number of train passengers in the Netherlands will increase by at least 30 percent in the next twenty years. That also means that more people in the train will need mobile coverage and internet. With this step, we kill two birds with one stone: we create an important condition for running more trains, and it helps telecom providers and transporters to ensure that all those people in the train will soon have even better mobile coverage.

Arjen Boersma

_Chief Information Officer at ProRail

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3/4

Saba has made a firm commitment to digitizing its business. We believe it is key to establish relationships and alliances with leading tech providers such as Cellnex. Our challenge was to to adapt to the needs of a car park with various underground levels to cover. The fact we provide coverage and connectivity for our customers in our underground car parks clearly improves and expands the service we provide our customers.

Vicente Rovira

_Global Client Partner SABA

3/4

4/4

We are pleased to have worked with Cellnex Telecom for this project. This is part of a long-term plan for us to improve connectivity around the Etihad Campus. Cellnex has a track record in the installation, management and maintenance of mobile network communications. This project will allow all those that visit our stadium to benefit from reliable 4G, as well as the prospect of even faster 5G signal when it is available on their devices. We know how important connectivity is to our fans and we are constantly looking for new ways for them to capture and share their experiences at the Etihad Stadium.

Greg Swimer

_Chief Technology Officer at City Football Group

4/4

Key figures

France

121 nodes

SOCO and Matignon office buildings and Tour Emblem skycrape

Ireland

14 nodes

Lidl Supermarkets and Dublin city center

Italy

1,772 nodes

San Siro Stadium, Milan city center, Brescia and Genoa underground, Ikea and Lidl stores, Azienda Ospedaliera Niguarda and Bergamo Hospitals

Portugal

2 passive DAS

Super Bock Arena and Eduardo Santos Vila Hospital

Spain

769 nodes

Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid underground, SABA Car Parks, Málaga Cruise Terminal, Liceu Theatre, Barcelona city center

Switzerland

8 nodes

Lidl Supermarkets

United Kingdom

1.000 Small Cells & Nodes

London city, Etihad Stadium, Old War Office Hotel, Lidl Supermarkets

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DAS & Small Cells

The benefits

Financial flexibility

CAPEX efficiency

Neutral host

Relationship with MNOs

100% Network Control

Product detail

Connected Street Infrastructure In London

Outdoor DAS Small Cells in historical city of Italy, Erice

Complete coverage in the largest car park group in Spain bringing connectivity to the most difficult places

Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium is Fully Connected

Milan Underground Metropolitana L5: A new metro line granting full mobile coverage for travelers

Key figures

Outstanding Mobile Connectivity with Distributed Antenna Systems

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