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Harris Communications recently completed the 2nd and final phase of the commercial cellular project for the Van Andel Cancer Institute. This facility’s 2nd phase is a Leed Certified building and we extended our 1st phase multi-carrier distributed antenna system (DAS) into it adding Nextel in addition to providing in-building coverage with Verizon and AT&T.
PCS
Personal communication service (PCS) is a second-generation mobile communications technology also referred to as digital cellular. The digital service, which works over CDMA and TDMA interfaces, operates at the 1900 MHz frequency range.
4G mobile technology is the name for the next generation of mobile devices such as cell phones. It became available from at least one provider in the US in 2009.
The use of G, standing for generation, in mobile technology covers the major advances of the past 20-30 years. 1G technology involved the first widely available mobile phones. 2G technology, which began in the early 1990s, switched to a digital format and introduced text messaging. 3G technology improved the efficiency of how data is carried, making it possible to carry enhanced information services such as websites in their original format. The latest iPhone is the best known example of 3G and 4G technology.
4G mobile should use enhanced security measures and offer drastically faster speed. A second goal is to reduce blips in transmission when a device moves amongst areas covered by different networks. Within the United States, there are two major systems using 4G mobile technology. One is known as WiMax and is backed by Clearwire, a firm whose majority owner is Sprint Nextel. The competing system, Long Term Evolution or LTE, is backed mainly by Verizon. It was expected to be ready for testing in 2010 but not available for widespread use until 2012 LTE’s backers hoped to overcome this disadvantage by offering faster speeds and producing cheaper equipment.
Unlike previous generations of mobile technology, 4G mobile will be widely used for Internet access on computers as well as carrying cell phone communications. Customers in areas which have strong 4G coverage will be able to use it for a home broadband connection which doesn’t require any cabling to their household. It can also be used for accessing the Internet on the move without having to be in a wireless hot-spot such as those offered by some bakeries, coffee shops, airports and libraries.
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Great question! Most likely, the trees between you and the tower have leafed out. We have had a few situations in which a clients reception was impacted by the trees around their office building.
Many of you have heard people in the wireless and telecommunications industry refer to the FCC. The FCC stands for the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is a US government entity responsible for regulating communications industries.
Harris Communications has conducted site surveys throughout the United States. The purpose of a site survey is to determine what type of solution and design will work best for a specific facility. In most cases it is not feasible to provide an accurate estimate based on square footage of a facility alone. There are quite a few variables that structures can contribute to each project. The best way to get an accurate and efficient solution is to schedule a site survey prior to commissioning a design.
How Cellular Reception Works
Cell phone reception is the strength of the connection the cell phone has to its network. There are a variety of factors that impact cellular signal, such as proximity to a tower. Most mobile devices use a set of bars of varying heights to display the strength of the signal where the device is located.
Our engineers custom design wireless solutions for our clients to suit specific needs.
In-Building Wireless Solution, Ace Hotel- New York, NY
Ace Hotel has several locations throughout the United States and is a thriving urban hotel chain. They are known for their hip style, unique locations and are often called a boutique hotel. The New York location is a 12-story building in the heart of midtown Manhattan. There are 260 rooms and the hotel is located near the theater district. The Ace Hotel concept reinvents historical buildings, creates a bohemian and organic design that is environmentally friendly and offers affordable rates along with luxury amenities.
Ace Hotel was preparing to open their newest location in New York, NY and they realized that the cellular reception was slim to non-existent in the building. The hotel chain offers free Wi-Fi and operates under the premise that they offer luxury amenities in historical buildings in major metropolitan cities throughout the United States. With this premise in mind, the proprietors wanted to ensure that guests have adequate cellular reception throughout the hotel. Ace Hotel found Harris Communications online and quickly contracted with us to implement a custom designed, multiple carrier cellular repeater solution.
The Ace Hotel is situated in the former Breslin Hotel, originally built in 1904. The building itself is 12 stories and is surrounded by newer and larger buildings from all directions. The size of the building as well as the historical construction of the facility resulted in poor cellular signal throughout the hotel. Ace Hotel incorporates green eco-friendly aspects as well as sustainable elements in the design. In some instances green friendly design materials block cellular signals and prevent adequate in-building coverage. The cellular signal was available outside of the building, Harris Communications designed a solution that would pull the outside signal into the building and repeat it throughout the newly remodeled hotel.
Harris Communications designed a multiple carrier Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) solution guaranteed that cellular signals would propagate throughout the building effectively and facilitate cellular reception throughout the building. The BDA solution has a Distributive Antenna Solution (DAS) backbone. This system incorporates a non-invasive installation that was implemented without disrupting the progress of the Ace Hotel grand opening. We were able to design a solution that delivered cellular service without compromising the historical integrity of the building. This solution does not require upgrades and will serve the hotels needs for years to come.
Benefits
Ace Hotel can guarantee full cellular coverage throughout the hotel. The solution implemented by Harris Communications has eliminated the possibility of dropped calls and poor cellular coverage in the hotel. The greatest benefit is that the Ace Hotel can continue to deliver outstanding service in a hip environment without the concern of guests experiencing poor and/or non-existent cellular coverage.
About Harris Communications
Harris Communications is a national company based out of Charlotte, NC that specializes in wireless in building cellular signal enhancement and wireless solutions for commercial applications. They have over 17 years of experience and have implemented wireless enhancement solutions in facilities throughout the United States. Harris Communications is a turnkey company and handles every aspect from the design, installation and maintenance of their systems.
DAS is the acronym we use in the wireless industry for DISTRIBUTIVE ANTENNA SYSTEM (DAS).