CU Phosco, a leader in innovative lighting and telecommunications infrastructure solutions, is delighted to announce its participation in Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025. From the 3rd to 6th of March, CU Phosco will be exhibiting in Hall 7, Stand 7C1, marking a historic milestone as the first UK lighting manufacturer to exhibit at this globally renowned event.
This is a clear demonstration of commitment to pioneering innovation in both lighting and telecommunications infrastructure and supporting Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in achieving their connectivity goals.
MWC Barcelona is the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, bringing together global leaders in mobile technology, infrastructure, and digital transformation. As the industry evolves, CU Phosco is at the forefront of delivering robust, scalable, and future-ready telecommunications solutions that enhance network capabilities and drive operational efficiencies.
The CU Phosco range of telecommunications infrastructure allows Mobile Network Operators to deliver improved connectivity and densification from city centre street level through to rural environments.
MONOPOLES
CU Phosco has been designing and manufacturing monopoles and masts for the telecommunication industry for over forty years, starting with the foundation of large-scale mobile communication using 2G technology. CU Phosco has been designing, manufacturing and delivering upgrades and retrofit solutions for monopoles throughout this time and fully understands the requirements of MNOs.
CONNECTED URBAN SMART POLE RANGE
CU Phosco has been transforming connectivity at street level by delivering its innovative Connected Urban solutions, which are welcomed by cities and municipalities as aesthetically pleasing and have a minimal visual impact while providing macro coverage capability in a small footprint. The CU Phosco stand features a Connected Urban 2 x 900 base unit, as a direct replacement for a street lighting pole, enabling MNOs to expand into the urban street environment and deliver increased capacity and coverage.
The solution accommodates multiple RRUs and BBUs, along with power and fibre connections, in a future-proofed scalable design that still provides the base function of a street lighting pole.
CONNECTED URBAN EXTENDED BASE
Building on customer’s demand for the 2 x 900 base and the need for increased capacity within structures for Remote Radio Units (RRUs), Base Band Units (BBUs), and backhaul infrastructure, CU Phosco has designed and manufactured the Connected Urban Extended Base range.
The Connected Urban Extended Base offers
- Expanded capacity: Accommodates up to 30RU of 19” rack-mounted equipment with a depth of 650mm.
- Advanced power systems: Rack-mounted -48VDC power systems for increased reliability.
- Standby battery systems: Space for batteries within the structure
- Greater network capability: Supports up to 12 Macro Remote Radio Units (RRUs), a significant upgrade from the previous limit of two.
- Multi-operator functionality: Dedicated 19” rack mounting and RRUs for each operator, eliminating the need for shared equipment.
- Secure and streamlined design: Lockable enclosures for customer/operator power and fibre connections, plus a separate dedicated enclosure for electricity company power and metering.
- Reduced street clutter: Removes the need for additional street furniture typically required for incoming power and fibre management.
- Enhanced service integration: The upper pole can support additional technologies, including microwave dishes, with built-in rack mounting for optimal structural integrity.
As the demand for 5G, smart city applications, and enhanced connectivity continues to grow, CU Phosco’s telecommunications infrastructure solutions provide a future-proofed, space-efficient, and multi-functional approach to urban, suburban and rural network deployment.