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ShanghaiJune 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 5G networks are advancing deeper, but signal dead zones and capacity bottlenecks remain common in congested urban venues, deep within complex office buildings, and on fishing boats along remote coastlines. Macro base stations alone are insufficient, making small cells key to filling network gaps—and the performance and deployment of antennas directly determine the success of small cells.
Addressing complex network challenges, Quectel has launched a comprehensive small cell antenna solution covering three scenarios: BTS (macro base stations), ODU (outdoor units), and IDAS (indoor distributed antenna systems). With high performance, multi-band support, and flexible deployment, it precisely solves coverage and capacity issues from urban hotspots to remote “islands.”
Three Antenna Types, Precisely Matching Different Scenarios
Quectel systematically categorizes small cell antennas into three types, each addressing different deployment challenges:
2. IDAS Antennas: The “Signal Foundation” Hidden Indoors In complex indoor environments such as office buildings, hotels, and hospitals, uniform signal coverage is required, along with strict demands for aesthetics and multi-system coexistence. Quectel’s IDAS antenna series prioritizes “stealth deployment” and “high performance,” offering forms like ceiling-mounted omnidirectional and wall-mounted low-profile antennas, and innovatively introducing ultra-thin transparent antenna solutions that blend invisibly into modern interior decor.
Beyond visual harmony, IDAS antennas feature low passive intermodulation (PIM) design, supporting seamless switching between multi-operator 5G/4G and Wi-Fi, ensuring reliable connectivity for multiple users within buildings. In high-traffic transportation hubs, Quectel’s ceiling-mounted IDAS antennas can boost Wi-Fi throughput from 20 Mbps to 150 Mbps and increase 5G/4G capacity by 40%, effectively resolving dropped calls and internet issues during peak hours.
3. ODU Antennas: Breaking the “Last Mile” Barrier
Vast rural areas, remote islands, and vast oceans are “islands” where traditional macro base station signals struggle to reach. Quectel’s ODU antennas, leveraging the high gain of panel and parabolic antennas, are designed specifically for “last mile” access, enabling high-speed networks in remote regions.
Additionally, by pairing with high-power remote radio units and lens antennas, Quectel’s ODU antennas have successfully achieved continuous 5G network coverage along a 182.1 km coastline, providing a usable rate of 1 Mbps even at 52 km. This makes high-speed network access a reality for fishing boats at sea and remote islands.
Beyond Products: Full Support from Selection to Deployment
Antenna performance can be significantly compromised by improper selection or installation errors. Quectel not only offers over 5,000 antenna products but also provides robust hardcore capabilities and full-process services to support customers:
Currently, Quectel has deployed 22 professional testing chambers and advanced laboratories globally, with over 400 senior antenna engineers, completing more than 6,000 IoT projects. From requirements analysis and design to installation and commissioning, Quectel provides true “end-to-end” technical services to ensure effective antenna performance delivery.
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Quectel COO Zhang Dong stated: “Antennas are not isolated standard components; they are a critical factor determining the success of small cell systems. We are committed to enabling every antenna to unleash its full potential through precise selection, rigorous design, and professional deployment services, helping customers gain an edge in complex network evolution.”
Looking ahead, Quectel will continue to deepen antenna technology, driving the implementation of cutting-edge solutions like active antennas and millimeter-wave, building a solid hardware foundation for deep coverage and intelligent operations in 5G-A and future 6G networks. Quectel remains dedicated to independent innovation in wireless communication technology and will continue to collaborate with partners to build a digitally connected world of intelligent everything.
From June 24 to 26, 2026, Quectel will shine at MWC Shanghai at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Welcome to visit Quectel’s dual booths N2.D72|N4.G48 to witness the infinite possibilities of intelligence.
About Quectel
Shanghai Quectel Communication Technology Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 603236) is a global leading provider of comprehensive IoT solutions, offering a complete range of IoT products and services, including cellular modules (5G/4G/3G/2G/LPWA), automotive-grade modules, smart modules (5G/4G/edge computing), short-range communication modules (Wi-Fi & BT), GNSS positioning modules, satellite communication modules, antennas, and other hardware products, as well as AI solutions, IoT platforms, industrial intelligence, smart agriculture, certification and testing services, RTK network correction services, and more. With extensive industry experience, Quectel’s products are widely applied in smart transportation, smart energy, financial payment, smart cities, wireless gateways, smart agriculture & environmental monitoring, smart industry, smart living & healthcare, smart security, and other fields. For more information, please visit Quectel’s official website at https://www.quectel.com.cn/, follow the WeChat public account/video channel “Quectel,” or send an email to