How Altec Supports Businesses Installing 5G and Rural Broadband Services

With explosive demand for mobile data services and high-speed, large-network coverage, the 5G infrastructure market continues to grow exponentially, requiring capital expenditures to construct, enhance, service and maintain networks nationwide. In addition to 5G growth, the deployment of rural broadband is rapidly increasing.

Fiber networks will be the backbone for both services. To build the fiber backbone, customers will need equipment to do above-ground and underground installations.

Construction of small-cell infrastructure is often labor-intensive, time-consuming and challenging.

To complete this type of construction, crews need:

  • Larger platforms
  • More working height than traditional telecom equipment provides
  • Insulating equipment to install antenna above/near power lines
  • Smaller poles and smaller holes compared to distribution poles
  • More material-handling capabilities to lift and mount equipment

It also requires installation of poles, radios, distribution boxes, meters, and antennas—antennas that can weigh between 50 and 350 lbs. and require specialized mounts for safe installation.

Fortunately, Altec has the right tools, equipment and services to get the job done.

Equipment to Support 5G Installation and Maintenance 

As customers build their 5G and rural broadband infrastructures, we are meeting the pace by engineering improvements in operator interface at the platform, along with specific tools to install small cells, radios, antennas and more.

Our telecommunications equipment—including reel trailers, small digger derricks, pole carriers and reel lifters for fiber—is designed to help you perform more work in less time with practical operator functionality, efficient operation and unsurpassed safety.

Products Designed to Meet Your Needs

With several features that aid operators in the cable placing process, the new AT238P is a great addition to your fleet with an articulating telescopic, elevated working platform at 38 ft and platform capacity of 400 lbs.

The T40P is designed to increase productivity and reduce the overall cost of building and maintaining overhead telecom lines. With a closed-center, electric-over-hydraulic control system the T40P is an industry work horse and delivers predictable, consistent and smooth operation.

Looking for a telecom unit that’s ready to drive? Check out our current list of available new and used inventory.

In addition to our traditional telecom equipment (such as the AT235, AT200A, AT238P, T40P, AP45A, RL2-90 and RL8-84), sometimes non-traditional needs are identified.

For example, the AT48M and TA55/60:

  • Have a higher reach
  • Can install above/near power
  • Can lift and mount heavier equipment

The AT48S and AT248F can store expensive, large, or odd-shaped equipment.

When it comes to installing poles and mounting equipment, the following Altec digger derrick models can help your operators work safely and efficiently:

Still, to support other parts of the 5G business, additional equipment may be necessary.

For example, you may need to uncover existing utility infrastructure, build towers and monopoles and mount equipment, haul spools of fiber, utilize pull-behind fiber-splicing trailers and use hydro-excavation and air excavation machines to dig holes and set poles.

The HD35A-22 and HD35A-30 can prep for the construction of monopoles/towers. The AC23, AC30, and AC40 can erect the monopoles/towers and mount equipment.

Various bodies, capsules, and service trucks can store parts and maintenance vehicles.

Support for the Life of Your Equipment

Not only does Altec directly provide your equipment, but we also offer many other services that span the life of your equipment. Altec is here to support you every step of the way with service, rental, financing, safety training, tools, parts, fleet management and more.

This includes:

  • The Altec Service, the industry’s most extensive fleet of mobile service vehicles and technicians covering both the entire United States and parts of Canada.
  • Altec Capital offers financing solutions with market expertise, industry knowledge and unparalleled quality of service.
  • Altec Sentry, our technical support and training organization, offers service training for a wide range of equipment.
  • Altec Connect, a one-stop shop for ordering tools, supplies, accessories, replacement parts and more for your telecom equipment.
  • Global Rental Company, our rental solution, offering the widest range of equipment solutions in the market with flexible terms, “in-house” financing and rent-to-own options
  • Altec Fleet Services provides proven fleet management solutions focusing on the objectives most important to you: safety, compliance, performance and economics.

For more information on Altec’s 5G solutions, call 800-958-2555 or contact an Altec representative online.