A method is described for transmitting a payload between a mobile device and a plurality of anchor devices via a ranging-capable physical layer, in particular an ultra-wide band (UWB), communication. The method comprises: i) transmitting, by the mobile device, a first message to a first anchor device and to a second anchor device, wherein the first message comprises a synchronization protocol, ii) establishing, upon receiving the first message, a first time slot for the first anchor device and a second time slot for the second anchor device based on the synchronization protocol, iii) transmitting, by the mobile device, a second message to the first anchor device and/or to the second anchor device, wherein the second message comprises a mobile device payload, iv) transmitting, upon receiving the second message by the first anchor device, a third message to the mobile device during the first time slot by the first anchor device, wherein the third message comprises a target device payload, and/or v) transmitting, upon receiving the second message by the second anchor device, the third message to the mobile device during the second time slot by the second anchor device.