Tested during a live event production at Nürburgring, FreeSpeak Cell demonstrated its ability to deliver reliable, low-latency communications across both private and public 5G networks.

The successful deployment and testing of FreeSpeak Cell by RTL Deutschland during a live event production at Germany’s iconic Nürburgring race circuit demonstrated the potential of cellular-based intercom workflows for future broadcast operations. Clear-Com, an HME company, has been a trusted global provider of professional real-time communications solutions and services since 1968, and this test confirms why the company’s innovations and solutions have received numerous awards and recognitions for ingenuity and impact on customers.

Conducted in collaboration with RTL Deutschland and supported by Deutsche Telekom’s 5G network expertise and connectivity, the proof of concept demonstrated how FreeSpeak Cell can extend communications coverage across large-scale production environments by leveraging existing 5G infrastructure. The test integrated with RTL’s existing communications ecosystem and provided stable connectivity across areas that would traditionally require multiple DECT antennas or additional infrastructure. 

By leveraging 5G connectivity, RTL achieved clear audio quality and reliable communications coverage across almost the entire Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit, as well as the paddock and additional production areas including Hatzenbach. The deployment highlighted the advantages of utilizing cellular networks for highly mobile production teams and distributed workflows in complex live event environments. 

Key outcomes from the deployment included:

• Successful operation across private campus and public 5G networks
• Extended communications coverage using existing 5G infrastructure
• Integration with RTL’s established communications workflow
• Validation of cellular-based intercom technology for live production environments

“For us at RTL, the flexibility of our production workflows is one of our top priorities,” said Jens Schilder, Project-Engineer at RTL Deutschland. “The successful test at the Nürburgring proves that integrating intercom solutions into 5G infrastructures efficiently bridges the last mile of wireless communication. Thanks to FreeSpeak Cell technology, we were able to ensure stable communications coverage across almost the entire Grand Prix circuit, the paddock, and additional production areas without relying on complex infrastructure. This is a decisive step toward fully mobile remote productions that demand the highest standards of latency and reliability.” 

“The partnership with RTL Deutschland shows our commitment to implementing innovative solutions directly in real-world applications,” said Alex Hemme, Sales Manager DACH at Clear-Com. “The market demands scalable systems that reduce operating costs while increasing freedom of movement for production teams. FreeSpeak Cell delivers exactly that kind of flexibility and investment security. Demonstrating these capabilities under the demanding conditions of the Nürburgring sends a strong signal to the entire broadcast industry.” 

FreeSpeak Cell expands the capabilities of the FreeSpeak wireless intercom ecosystem by utilizing IP and cellular network infrastructure to support highly mobile and distributed production environments. The solution is designed to help broadcasters, live event producers, and media organizations simplify deployment while maintaining the reliability and performance expected from professional intercom systems.