Transcelestial deployed the first-ever lasers to power 5G for Coachella concertgoers

　　27 August 2024--Transcelestial has revealed its lasers were deployed at this year’s Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, providing enhanced coverage and capacity for T-Mobile users in attendance, with peak speeds over 7.5x faster than T-Mobile’s closest competitors.

　　“How many times have you been at a festival, trying to send a photo or video to loved ones, or even livestream, and it just won’t go through? We’ve all been there, right? Well, at Coachella, we flipped the script by helping deliver connectivity using our lasers to T-Mobile’s base stations. Imagine the potential at similar events such as Burning Man, the Super Bowl, SXSW, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Comic-Con and more. We’re enhancing safety and fun by ensuring you’re always connected, whether you’re sharing moments live or just checking in with friends. In partnership with T-Mobile, we’re redefining how we connect at events—making every experience seamless and unforgettable,” said Rohit Jha, CEO and Co-Founder of Transcelestial.

　　Transcelestial’s proprietary wireless technology is delivered through a shoebox-sized device called a CENTAURI. This device creates a highly secure invisible laser communications network between buildings, cell towers, and poles without the need for physical fiber cable.

　　Transcelestial’s activation with T-Mobile at Coachella’s Sahara Stage was used to test the boundaries of how lasercomms can wirelessly provide connectivity.

　　Situated at the edge of the desert, Coachella faces frequent dust storms and high wind speeds that can disrupt traditional connectivity methods. Their lasercomms technology proved indispensable in delivering high-speed 5G connectivity at the festival, despite having to overcome complex logistics and specific environmental factors. On the first day of Stagecoach (April 26th) the festival experienced wind speeds of up to 58 mph, yet the use of lasers meant T-Mobile customers experienced no degradation in such adverse conditions.

　　CENTAURIs were set up from the cell site on wheels (an approximately 23m pole above the Coachella palm trees) to connect with the T-Mobile’s area tower. The size of CENTAURI devices meant the solution was less susceptible to wind loading, weather-related issues or aesthetic concerns. Transcelestial’s delivery of wireless connectivity was not only robust but the ease of installation meant the infrastructure was ready with a much shorter setup time.

　　Special events, such as performances that bring large crowds together, often require high concentrations of time-specific network capacity to meet the concentrated data demands of attendees. CENTAURIs can be deployed quickly, making the connectivity solution a good fit for special events or public venues regardless of location to overcome service-affecting right-of-way obstacles.

　　Transcelestial’s footprint in North America continues to expand with ongoing discussions with industry leaders for the widespread adoption of laser technology in FWA, Broadband, and 5G rollouts nationwide.

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