5G-Synergiewerk is a municipal tower company that repurposes existing street‑lighting infrastructure into 5G base stations, providing medium‑cell and macro‑cell solutions for mobile network operators. By using innovative, concrete‑free foundations and IoT‑enabled monitoring, they enable rapid, cost‑neutral deployment of new sites that alleviate capacity bottlenecks, replace lost rooftop locations, and close coverage gaps in German cities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Urban 5G rollout in Germany faces limited rooftop sites, loss of existing locations, and persistent coverage gaps, especially in dense city centers where demand for mobile data is rapidly increasing.
Solution
5G Synergiewerk converts existing municipal street‑light infrastructure into medium‑ and macro‑cell sites, providing mobile network operators with fast‑deployed, concrete‑free towers that integrate seamlessly into the urban landscape. By leveraging a network of over 100 city utilities, the company identifies, qualifies, and markets lamp posts as 5G‑ready locations, enabling capacity densification, replacement of lost rooftop sites, and closure of white‑spots. Installations use innovative, recyclable, day‑construction foundations and are connected via fiber or mmWave links. An IoT monitoring layer continuously tracks structural and environmental parameters, ensuring reliable operation and proactive maintenance. The service is offered as a turnkey solution covering site acquisition, planning, construction, and ongoing management.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mobile network operators seeking rapid urban capacity expansion, and municipal utilities or city administrations looking to monetize street‑light assets while supporting local broadband infrastructure.
Features
- Concrete‑free, recyclable steel foundations allowing one‑day installation even in challenging ground conditions
- Medium‑cell (up to 20 m) and macro‑cell (up to 25 m) configurations with multi‑band radios, fiber or mmWave backhaul, and optional active antenna arrays
- Integrated IoT sensors for real‑time monitoring of impact, temperature, and enclosure status with automated alerts
- Discrete, city‑approved mast designs that blend with existing street‑light aesthetics and comply with local planning requirements
- Turnkey value chain from site identification through permitting, construction, and long‑term operation
- Scalable architecture that supports future densification and additional smart‑city services