Aachen, June 5, 2025 – When music meets thousands of people, good vibes alone aren’t enough – you need a reliable network. Once again this summer, m3connect is providing powerful 5G solutions to ensure stable and secure connectivity at some of Germany’s biggest festivals. After successful deployments in previous years, m3connect is back on site in 2025 – at the Kimiko Festival in Aachen, the international Summerjam Festival in Cologne, and, for the first time, the Rainbow Festival in Cologne.

Temporary 5G – The Backbone of Every Event

For each event, m3connect designs and operates a tailored private 5G network – completely independent from public mobile networks. The goal: a stable, high-performance infrastructure to support all essential event processes – from access control and point-of-sale systems to stage management.

The network enables key services such as:

• Cashless payment (e.g. via wristbands or apps)

• Access control and entry systems

• Crew communication and technical operations

• Real-time monitoring and network usage analysis

Each festival site is equipped with a customized radio cell layout, with integration closely coordinated alongside the event teams on location.

New Setup, Proven Execution

While m3connect has already supported digital operations at Kimiko and Summerjam in previous years, the technology will be used at Rainbow Festival for the first time in 2025. As with the other events, the entire infrastructure – including power supply, antennas, frequency coordination, and edge servers – will be temporarily set up on-site within just a few days and is fully scalable.

“What used to push networks to their limits can now be handled flexibly and reliably with a clean 5G setup – without compromising security or capacity,” explains Justin Eichenlaub, Head of Cellular Solutions at m3connect.

Technology as Part of the Event Plan

The collaboration with event organizers takes place in close coordination – from planning and setup through to live operation. m3connect handles both the network design and the integration into existing systems such as POS software, crew communication tools, media technology, and event apps.

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About m3connect

Since 2001, m3connect has become one of Europe’s leading wireless internet service providers, with offices in Aachen, Munich, Karlsruhe, Berlin, San Francisco, Šibenik (Croatia), and the United Arab Emirates. The company currently supports around 17,000 customer sites across more than 40 countries. As a pioneer in cloud technologies, m3connect has been expanding its proprietary platform for over 20 years.

A technology leader in wireless networking, m3connect delivers best-in-class internet connectivity with flexible design. The company works with state-of-the-art technologies such as WiFi, private LTE, and 5G, and develops innovative software solutions including SD-WAN and various digital applications. Its portfolio includes digital signage, guest infotainment systems, VoIP, VoD, and location-based services. m3connect also acts as a platform developer, integrating its solutions seamlessly into clients’ existing processes.