Nutaq · Private networks
PicoNet
Outdoor-capable LTE and 5G small cell with integrated radio and core for private networks.
- LTE + 5G NR
- Radio + core
- 2x2 MIMO
- Up to 2x 10 W
- Ubuntu OS

Overview
PicoNet is a Nutaq small cell for enterprise and industrial private LTE and 5G networks that combines the radio access and the core in one unit. It covers a set of LTE and 5G NR TDD and FDD bands with up to 50 MHz of bandwidth, 2x2 MIMO and up to 2 x 10 W transmit power, and Nutaq positions it for harsh outdoor sites as well as indoor ones. It runs Ubuntu, so lightweight private network applications can be deployed directly on the unit.
Built for
- Industrial IoT and automotive
- Smart manufacturing and robotics
- Campus and enterprise connectivity
- Mission-critical voice (VoLTE/VoNR)
Key features
Integrated radio and core
Access and core functions in one unit reduce the infrastructure footprint.
LTE and 5G bands
Supports LTE bands 28, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 48 and NR n28, n38, n39, n41, n48, n77, n78.
RF performance
Up to 50 MHz bandwidth with 2x2 MIMO and up to 2 x 10 W transmit power.
Application ready
Runs Ubuntu OS, so private network applications can be hosted on the unit.
Customisable
Nutaq offers custom frequency bands, tailored form factors and application-specific features.
Specifications
- Technologies
- LTE and 5G NR
- Architecture
- Integrated radio and core
- LTE bands
- B28, B38, B39, B41, B42, B43, B48
- 5G NR bands
- n28, n38, n39, n41, n48, n77, n78
- Bandwidth
- Up to 50 MHz
- MIMO
- 2x2
- Transmit power
- Up to 2 x 10 W
- Operating system
- Ubuntu
- Environment
- Outdoor capable
Specifications as published by Nutaq. Configurations vary by model; we will confirm the exact build with your quote.
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