After weeks or perhaps months of completing the tasks needed to start your in-building distributed antenna system project there may not be anything more irritating than having your contractor present you with an unanticipated change order. This is especially true if you have a feeling that the change order could have been prevented with proactive […]
5G for the Middleprise: What do building owners need to know?
For the last several years, market momentum has pushed 5G technology into the mainstream—at least kind of. Per Qualcomm, “5G is designed to be a unified, more capable platform that will not only elevate mobile broadband experiences, but also support new services such as mission-critical communications and the massive IoT.” So, what exactly does this […]
Superior technology means superior cellular coverage
Digital technology is just better In-building cellular coverage is all about distributing cellular signals to where they need to be: users. Traditional analog technology would take the cellular signal source – whether from a BTS (Base Transceiver Station), small cell, or off air – amplify the signal, and push it out over coaxial cable. Coaxial […]
Extending FirstNet coverage indoors
The events that took place on 9/11 revealed a number of holes in America’s emergency communications infrastructure. On the ground at the World Trade Center that day, first responders from all across the eastern seaboard converged to provide assistance. Cellular and radio communication among emergency personnel was seriously challenged, making it difficult to coordinate rescue […]
The Age of Supercells: When the macro signal doesn’t penetrate into buildings
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for the cellular coverage holes, dropped calls, unreliable connectivity, and poor reception that plague employees and guests inside middleprise buildings (i.e., those that are up to 500,000 sq. ft.). Carriers and system integrators have all been challenged by the demands for better cellular reception in commercial buildings whether they […]
Fact Check: Cel-Fi QUATRA Active DAS hybrid vs. Passive DAS BDAs–When your building has poor cellular reception, which solution is best?
Many buildings have poor cellular coverage or dead zones indoors, which is an issue for occupants considering that 80% of calls are made indoors. There are many factors that inhibit cellular signals, such as the size and construction of the building, environmental obstacles, and the location of towers. The number of users on a network […]