2 March 2026·6 min
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RAKUŠIĆ Corporation
Engineering Team · EN 1090 certified
5G Infrastructure: Which Towers Meet Operator Requirements?
The 5G network requires up to 100× more base stations. Here's which tower types meet operator technical requirements — and why it's an opportunity.
5G networks promise speeds up to 20 Gbps, latency below 1 ms, and the ability to connect 100× more devices per unit area. But this technology requires something very physical: new towers.
While software and antennas advance, infrastructure must keep up. Here's what you need to know about 5G towers.
Why does 5G need more towers?
4G frequencies
700 MHz – 2.6 GHz
Long-range, penetrate walls
5G frequencies
3.5 GHz + 26 GHz
Shorter range → 100× more base stations
3 Tower Types for 5G
Monopole
15-40 m · Urban
Lattice
30-80 m · Rural
Small Cell
4-12 m · Micro
Standards for 5G towers
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| EN 1090 | Execution of steel structures — mandatory for CE |
| Eurocode 3 | Structural calculation — wind, self-weight, equipment |
| EN 1998 | Seismic resistance — mandatory in Croatia |
| ETSI EN 300 019 | Environmental conditions for telecom equipment |
Rakušić advantage for 5G
✓The only Croatian manufacturer with in-house design, production, and assembly — 3D blueprint in 24h, EN 1090, cranes up to 500 t, EU reach (HR/AT/CH).