Extending high-speed cellular coverage to underserved areas
Organization: Rural Community
Industry: Public Sector
Region: Oman
Use Case: Outdoor cellular network coverage extension for residential and public zones
A rural community located approximately 2,340 meters (1.45 miles) from the nearest macro tower experienced degraded cellular performance due to topographical obstructions and signal fading.
Despite proximity to the macro network, users experienced poor connectivity in open-air and fringe areas, with LTE speeds as low as 33 Mbps down / 13 Mbps up at 200 meters from the coverage zone.
The community needed a solution that could:
The deployment delivered 5x–10x throughput gains across a 200-meter test strip, significantly improving performance in previously underserved areas.
Measured performance improved from 33/13 Mbps to 412/49 Mbps, with peak performance reaching up to 449 Mbps down in test zones.
The solution enabled 5G coverage across all trial zones, extending high-speed connectivity into areas that previously experienced weak or inconsistent LTE service.
The full solution was installed and tested within 4 hours, enabling fast rollout without complex construction or delays.
The deployment extended coverage using existing macro signals, eliminating the need for fiber backhaul or major infrastructure investment.
The solution was implemented with no service interruption, ensuring continuity for existing users during deployment.
