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Alpha Wireless and Bigbelly Team Up to Boost 5G Scalability 

February 7, 2023

5G / Outdoor Wireless

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Alpha Wireless, a global leader in antenna solutions, today announced a licensing agreement with Bigbelly, a world leader in public space waste solutions, to offer a turnkey 5G cell site solution with integrated antenna, mast, connectors and enclosure. This complete site enclosure kit features the innovative Bigbelly Telebelly waste and recycling platform designed to host and conceal network equipment. 

As 5G roll-outs escalate worldwide, network operators require new ways to densify site deployments for faster, simpler scaling. This need is particularly critical in urban and suburban environments where traditional macrocell site build-outs have become difficult, driving a demand for smaller form factors and more aesthetically pleasing concealment solutions. With an integrated, multi-purpose enclosure, operators and neutral hosts can quickly and discreetly deploy radio access network (RAN) equipment in public spaces. 

The turnkey site enclosure kit can be configured with various Alpha Wireless antenna options, such as ultra-compact antennas for urban small cells or shared tri-sector antennas for macrocell deployments, supporting up to three operators in one neutral host site. In addition to the antenna and mast, each Telebelly can accommodate six radios plus cabling, with co-location capabilities for multiple enclosures per site. This scalable solution enables network operators worldwide to expand deployments to deliver improved connectivity experiences in high traffic areas where coverage is most needed. 

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Alpha Wireless is a leader in antenna technologies helping mobile and fixed wireless service providers maximize coverage, capacity and cost-efficiency. With over 15 years of experience and more than 1.5 million antennas installed worldwide, Alpha Wireless enables a smooth evolution to 5G with a full range of innovative antennas, including market-leading telecom streetworks solutions. We work closely with network operators, system integrators, neutral hosts, utilities, municipalities and OEMs to design solutions that overcome environmental and economic challenges while preserving the natural landscape. Based in Ireland with offices in Australia and the U.S., Alpha Wireless antennas are deployed in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit http://www.alphawireless.com.