Macro cell sites
Build out 5G smarter and faster
With the explosive growth of cellular consumption and the accelerating rollout of 5G, wireless operators are being challenged to add capacity and boost network performance to stay ahead of the competition on the 5G deployment path. Adding new macro cell sites and modernizing existing sites are key strategies to address these challenges. But, in the new world of 5G, the earlier approaches to macro cell deployment no longer apply.
As a proven leader and innovator in wireless network infrastructure, CommScope knows there’s no single path to 5G and no one-size-fits-all macro cell solution. With a flexible, comprehensive range of macro cell solutions, we’re making the construction and updating of macro cell sites faster and more economical than ever before—keeping your customers connected now and into the 5G future.
Challenges and opportunities
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Green Agenda
Green Agenda for outdoor wireless networks
The document describes Commscope's OWN commitment to helping MNOs achieve their sustainability goals.
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Combine active and passive antennas
CommScope’s Mosaic® antennas gives mobile operators new flexibility to solve 5G deployment challenges in a new way, by seamlessly combining active and passive antennas in a single compact form factor that preserves 4G investments.
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8T8R base station antenna
The right-size alternative that balances RAN performance and energy efficiency
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CommScope aerodynamic antennas
As more and larger base station antennas are deployed, managing wind loads becomes critical for mobile network operators seeking to trim costs and introduce new services. Using our knowledge of aerodynamics and a relentless drive for better design, CommScope has developed a unique 360-degree wind load reducing antenna design.
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BSA solutions for Stadiums
CommScope base station antenna solutions can address the capacity challenge MNOs are facing in stadiums. Learn how.
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C-band spectrum
The recently concluded C-band auction has created new opportunities to help mobile operators address the evergrowing need for network capacity, spectral efficiency and a migration path to 5G and beyond.
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CommScope slim base station antennas
At cell sites within the macro network, towers are straining as more equipment is added. This forces engineers to balance site performance with tower loading and visual appearance. See how CommScope slim antennas address these challenges.
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Dual band microwave antennas
Microwave has filled a vital role as backhaul for cellular networks worldwide—and CommScope’s newest innovation, the dual band antenna, demonstrates that there’s a bright future ahead for microwave backhaul with the inclusion of high-capacity.
Dedicated to simplifying cell site connectivity
Learn moreWhy CommScope?
Design expertise
CommScope solutions go through extensive simulation, prototyping and environmental testing to validate performance and durability, backed by expertise that has earned more than 15,000 patents.
Trusted partner
We offer customized counseling and technical support services to develop the best approach for optimizing your network, based on our 40-plus years of insight and innovation experience.
End-to-end solutions
From base station antennas at the tower top to power and backhaul, CommScope macro cell solutions cover the full RF path and more.
Professional services—ranging from construction planning and permitting to commissioning, integration and validation—are also available to help ease deployments.
Global manufacturing
With strategically-located, high-volume factories and supply chains stretching around the world, CommScope can efficiently support your site builds.
Featured resources
Under the radome
BSA training
Register once to access all the video modules. Level up your knowledge of base station antennas.
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CommScope solutions for U.S. rip and replace program
Brochure
Who makes your network equipment matters when it comes to national security in the U.S. CommScope helps make the rip-and-replace transition quick, easy, and cost-effective.
Cluster connector technology
Article
CommScope M-LOC cluster connector technology is designed to simplify 5G antenna-radio connections, while preventing connectivity errors. Read this article to learn more.
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A bridge that spans as well as connects
Case Study
The sea bridge that spans from Hong Kong to Macao to Zhuhai is the world’s longest. With help from CommScope, it also keeps tens of thousands of travelers wirelessly connected along its 55-kilometer length, despite annual typhoons and the onslaught of salt spray.
Additional resources
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Fact Sheet: Mosaic® antenna platform
This fact sheet describes the features and benefits of the Mosaic antenna platform that integrates 4G and 5G in a single simplified deployment.
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White Paper: Analysis and simulation of broadband and cross-band PIM in base station antennas
Examining the basic theory of passive intermodulation (PIM) from a signal perspective
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Brochure: CBRS Base Station Antenna Solutions
CommScope base station antennas deliver flexibility and performance for any outdoor CBRS application.
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Brochure: Microwave Backhaul Solutions
Practical microwave backhaul solutions are the backbone of the wireless network and the demand for backhaul throughput continues to grow.
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Case Study: Connectivity across Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Hong Kong Government -Simplified Chinese
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is a project that sufficiently proves CommScope is a trusted choice of the client and its collaborators.
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Case Study: Connectivity across Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Hong Kong Government
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is a project that sufficiently proves CommScope is a trusted choice of the client and its collaborators.
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Fact Sheet: Mosaic® antenna platform
This fact sheet describes the features and benefits of the Mosaic antenna platform that integrates 4G and 5G in a single simplified deployment.
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White Paper: Analysis and simulation of broadband and cross-band PIM in base station antennas
Examining the basic theory of passive intermodulation (PIM) from a signal perspective
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Brochure: CBRS Base Station Antenna Solutions
CommScope base station antennas deliver flexibility and performance for any outdoor CBRS application.
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Brochure: Microwave Backhaul Solutions
Practical microwave backhaul solutions are the backbone of the wireless network and the demand for backhaul throughput continues to grow.
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Case Study: Connectivity across Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Hong Kong Government -Simplified Chinese
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is a project that sufficiently proves CommScope is a trusted choice of the client and its collaborators.
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Case Study: Connectivity across Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Hong Kong Government
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is a project that sufficiently proves CommScope is a trusted choice of the client and its collaborators.