Tetrapol infrastructure: The most resilient system

Discover the strength and reliability of our Tetrapol network infrastructure. Learn why several countries utilise Tetrapol for robust mission-critical radio communication.

Tetrapol MBS base station

Why Tetrapol?

TETRAPOL

With Tetrapol, your organisation benefits from one of the market’s leading secure radio communication systems.

Resilient connectivity

Due to its architecture, Tetrapol is very resilient to interference. Low interference keeps your organisation connected, enhancing service efficiency.

Reliable security

Tetrapol offers a highly secure communication platform with end-to-end encryption as standard. Organisations manage their own encryption keys for total peace of mind.

Essential features

Equip your users with essential professional radio communication features with Tetrapol. Utilise reliable voice and data services to stay connected in mission-critical scenarios.

Substantial infrastructure

Tetrapol’s architecture is designed to support multiple organisations across vast networks — and remain reliable while doing so.

The PMR-broadband integrated IP base station

MBS

Tetrapol MBS offers a smooth integration to introduce broadband and IP services to complement Tetrapol. 

MBS is compatible with the Tetrapol air interface and existing sites, making it an answer to the immediate need to renew existing Tetrapol installed bases. Its cabinet can house broadband data radio units, allowing you to leverage the radio sites for mission-critical voice and broadband data.

Adopting the MBS helps you save costs by:

- Consuming less power, with 20-25% more autonomy when all channels are activated

- Smaller footprint as it requires less site space

- More reliable

- Less spare parts stock

- Withstands higher temperatures, reducing the need for air-conditioning

- Changes frequency plan remotely

Want to learn more about MBS? Chat with an Airbus expert about your options.

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The resilience of a Tetrapol network

TETRAPOL

Tetrapol currently operates nationwide in the Czech Republic, France, Mexico, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland.

One core network can support up to 100 base stations and regional sub-networks can run standalone. To put the resilience of Tetrapol into context, one base station can cover 40km and support up to 2,500 professional users.

Operating over 380-400Mhz and 440-470Mhz frequency bands, Tetrapol provides a robust, secure solution for large pools of users.

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  • 300+
    Networks worldwide
  • 3M
    Users in 80 countries
  • 1,210
    Experts in 20 nations

Browse our Tetrapol infrastructure products

Looking for a specific product? Contact us for more information about our Tetrapol portfolio.

Paramedic with an Agnet device

The path to broadband

HYBRID

Bring your Tetrapol solution into the future with a hybrid Tetrapol and LTE network. 

The bridge to broadband begins with a hybrid model and offers your organisation access to new communication services to revolutionise your solution. When you tap into our Agnet® solution, you unlock new features like multimedia sharing and location services. 

Download our whitepaper to join the mission-critical communication evolution and learn how to transition your company to broadband.

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  • 68
    Tetrapol networks
  • 850,000
    Radio users
  • 460m
    People protected

Tetrapol related materials

Download relevant guides and documentation to learn more about Tetrapol.

Discuss your requirements with an Airbus expert

CONTACT

With decades of critical communications experience, we’re always on hand to answer your Tetrapol-related questions. Fill in the form with your query and we’ll be in touch.

Frequently asked questions

FAQS

How long will you maintain Airbus Tetrapol networks?

Ensuring that our customers can use and operate their critical communications networks from a secure and long-term perspective is one of our key priorities. That's why we're closely working and exchanging with our customers to discuss their current and future needs related to narrowband networks and readiness to migrate to new broadband solutions. Therefore, we are committed to supporting and maintaining the Airbus Tetrapol technologies for our customers until 2035.

How can I buy Airbus Tetrapol radios and accessories?

The best way to purchase Airbus Tetrapol radios is to reach out to our sales team via this link so they can help you find the appropriate channel, depending on your location.

Why should I consider adopting new broadband critical communications capabilities?

The capabilities offered by broadband (4G, 5G, satellite) are helping organisations to succeed in their missions. Multimedia capabilities such as video streaming and geolocation data give a much better understanding of a situation, saving lives and producing efficiencies.
Our Agnet solution, combined with professional services, is the best solution for secure broadband critical communications.


If you’re using a narrowband network, our hybrid solutions allow a smooth transition to broadband.

Can I keep my Tetrapol network live while adopting Agnet broadband capabilities, such as video calls and multimedia?

The shift to mission-critical broadband involves more than just a smartphone app. Devices, networks, control systems and narrowband-integrated applications need attention. A step-by-step transition to 3GPP MCX broadband reduces risks and maintains familiar workflows. Smartphone and narrowband radio users can communicate together, make calls and send messages, while new multimedia capabilities are available for smartphone users.

Where can I download the Tetrapol Public Available Specifications (PAS)?

You can download the Tetrapol Public Available Specifications (PAS) via this link.

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