UK exterior lighting manufacturer CU Phosco, working with 5G Synergiewerk and Telefónica, has installed six smart streetlight poles in Munich to improve mobile coverage and capacity in time for Oktoberfest 2025.
The new poles are positioned near major underground rail stations to reduce coverage gaps and support network demand during one of the world’s busiest public events.
Smart infrastructure in urban settings
The deployment in Munich follows earlier installations in Augsburg, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hannover, and Würzburg.
Each pole combines street lighting with integrated 4G and 5G equipment, designed to fit into the surrounding streetscape.
The base of each structure includes dual access doors, and the poles stand between 11.9 and 13.9 metres high, with tri-sector antennas at the top.
According to Telefónica, the installation supports its wider network densification plans, improving connectivity in pedestrian areas around transport hubs.
The company said the poles will help provide coverage for both safety applications and heavy public use.
The structures are modular, allowing them to host additional applications such as CCTV or public address systems, and are designed to act as direct replacements for conventional streetlight columns.
A demonstration event attended by Telefónica representatives and government officials marked the completion of the installation.
Keith Henry, General Manager and Telecommunications Product Manager at CU Phosco Australia, comments, “This project continues the momentum of Connected Urban across Europe.
“The deployment in Munich shows how smart lighting infrastructure can play a vital role in creating safer, more connected urban environments.
“We’re proud to work alongside Telefónica and 5G Synergiewerk to support Germany’s vision for smarter cities.”
The poles are expected to provide lasting benefits beyond Oktoberfest, improving coverage for daily use and future large-scale events in the city’s transport zones.
Ralf Gerbershagen, Managing Director of 5G Synergiewerk, adds, “This collaboration demonstrates the strength of engineering-led partnerships.
“Each Connected Urban pole combines innovative design with practical functionality, helping urban planners address both short-term needs, like major events, and long-term network challenges.”
Further rollouts are planned across Germany and in other cities, including London.
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