1710-1880 MHz (DCS 1800 / LTE Band 3) Antennas & RF Components - Protel Antennas - Professional Antennas for Telecomunications

1710-1880 MHz (DCS 1800 / LTE Band 3): global mobile band for 2G, 4G and 5G refarming

The 1710-1880 MHz range is widely used worldwide for cellular services, typically as DCS 1800 and LTE Band 3 (uplink 1710-1785 MHz / downlink 1805-1880 MHz). In many countries this spectrum has been deployed for nationwide mobile operator networks and is also used in capacity expansions and 5G refarming strategies, making it a key band in Europe as well as in the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and several American markets.

On this page you will find high-performance RF antennas and selected RF components designed for professional telecom infrastructures operating in this band: donor antennas for repeaters, coverage antennas for DAS and in-building systems, and directional solutions for long-range links and sectorized coverage.

Typical applications and deployments

• Mobile operator networks: macro sites, rooftop sites, sector coverage, capacity upgrades and densification.
• Repeaters and signal boosters: donor antennas and infrastructure accessories for GSM/4G/5G coverage extension.
• DAS / In-building coverage: shopping malls, airports, stations, hospitals, industrial buildings, campuses and venues.
• Tunnels and linear infrastructures: motorway and railway tunnels, metro sections, underground passages and service galleries.
• Rail and road corridors: coverage improvement along routes and critical points (cuttings, viaduct approaches, stations and depots).

Antennas and RF solutions available for 1710-1880 MHz

Depending on the required coverage and installation constraints, typical solutions include:

• Directional Yagi antennas: high-gain donor links, long-range pointing, and controlled radiation patterns.
• Panel antennas: compact, robust solutions for sector coverage and repeater donor/coverage installations.
• Wideband / multiband antennas: optimized systems supporting multi-technology networks (2G/3G/4G/5G) where required.
• MIMO / cross-polarized configurations: solutions supporting modern LTE and 5G performance requirements.

Materials, reliability and installation options

Protel solutions are designed for professional outdoor installations with durable mechanics and stable RF performance. Where required by the project specifications, selected models can be supplied with flame retardant fiberglass radome versions. Typical installations include mast and wall mounting, with professional connector options and 50 ohm systems for telecom networks.

Note: the selection buttons already present on this page allow quick access to the DCS 1710-1880 MHz antenna catalog and to the RF components section. For support in choosing the most suitable antenna and accessories for repeaters, DAS, tunnels, railways or indoor coverage, contact our technical team.