Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Skanska Commercial Development Europe has introduced a Neutral Host In-Building (NHIB) connectivity model at its Studio A office development in Warsaw. According to the company, this is the first implementation of this type in an office building in Poland. The infrastructure was designed and delivered by StarNet Telecom in cooperation with VECTOR.
The NHIB model is based on a centralised system, known as a BTS Hotel, which allows mobile network coverage to be distributed from an external hub rather than through separate base stations installed within the building. The signal is transmitted via optical fibre and can support multiple operators and frequency bands, including 5G.
Rafał Kot, Technical Quality Expert at Skanska Commercial Development Europe, said: “In Poland, Skanska is the first office developer to introduce this solution, which optimizes mobile phone coverage in buildings. Studio A is also becoming a kind of laboratory for new technologies. We believe that innovation can thrive if it is implemented – so we create the space for it. This is not the only modern solution in our Warsaw investment – we are also implementing a digital twin supported by AI algorithms and web-based mobile solutions (Apple/Google Wallet) for seamless and secure access.”
The system enables full mobile coverage from the start of building operations, regardless of occupancy levels. It also allows tenants to access connectivity during relocation phases, while accommodating multiple mobile network operators.
Mateusz Gluz, Senior Project Leader at Skanska Commercial Development Europe, commented: “The deployment of the NHIB model at Studio A demonstrates that mobile connectivity is transitioning from a technical challenge in office properties to a critical standard for modern business operations. Furthermore, from a developer’s perspective, the building does not require long-term intervention in its telecom infrastructure or additional construction work as networks evolve, and new connectivity standards emerge. This constitutes another significant advantage of this model.”
Przemysław Pawłowski, CEO of StarNet Telecom, added: “The implementation at the Studio A complex illustrates that the Neutral Host model is no longer merely a technological concept but is evolving into a practical infrastructure tool for the real estate market. We are pleased that the first commercial deployment in a Polish office building was realized in partnership with Skanska – a collaborator with whom we have been developing telecommunications infrastructure for modern properties for many years. This project confirms that mobile connectivity can now be designed with greater efficiency, scalability, and preparedness for future technological standards.”
According to the companies, the centralised system reduces the need for multiple installations within the building and can contribute to lower operational and energy costs. The infrastructure is designed to adjust power usage based on demand, which may support energy efficiency targets and building certification requirements.
