MADRID, Spain -- Retemsa, a leading provider of coverage enhancement solutions, today announced the launch of its new repeater family dubbed SolBoost, featuring minimum site requirements thanks to its advanced Interference Cancellation technology, low consumption and energy saving functionality, building a system designed to be powered by solar (PV) panels.

SolBoost solutions provide large GSM coverage extension in rural and developing areas with the lowest investment, using a small foot-print mast/tower, standard inexpensive antennas and a self-contained power system. SolBoost repeaters are band selective, only enhancing the customer’s (mobile operator) frequencies, seamlessly integrating in any existing radio network. Their plug & play auto-configuration software and remote operation and maintenance capabilities keep TCO at a minimum.

After piloting the solution in several Latin-American countries, a top tier international operator has placed an order for the first mass deployment of this innovative solution that will bring mobile services to vast extensions in the Americas.

“SolBoost repeaters enable operators to offer mobile services in areas where deploying BTS was uneconomical” said Jose M. Daza, CEO, Retemsa. “The possibility to choose a site irrespective of the availability of AC power greatly reduces time-to-service and simplifies radio planning. Sun is readily available in many regions to power mobile services in an environmental friendly solution”.

Redes de Telefonía Móvil SA (Retemsa)