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For a carrier to fund a DAS at no cost, the benefits of doing so will have to outweigh the costs. Potential benefits to the carrier may include:

• Off-loading or freeing-up of capacity on a crowded, nearby outdoor network
• Increasing revenue per user within the structure

Even when benefits outweigh costs, the carrier will typically be unwilling unless the system is exclusive.

Yes, absolutely. This is called a Neutral-Host DAS.  EMEGC specializes in these types of installations.

Most wireless service providers’ systems provide adequate outdoor coverage; however, it may not be sufficient for reliable indoor service. With the increased use of mobile devices and the demand for greater bandwidth, in-building wireless solutions provide the connectivity needed to operate seamlessly in today’s business world.

Poor connectivity to reliable, critical communications can have serious consequences in times of emergency and disaster events, especially in communicating with first responders and emergency medical personnel.

The ubiquitous use of mobile devices, laptops, tablets, and smart phones require immediate access to data for reliability, speed, and quality of service to keep businesses operating efficiently.

Your employees and customers need to stay connected to function effectively and efficiently in today’s fast-paced business environment. Any downtime in wireless services results in loss of productivity, customer satisfaction, and revenue. People expect dependable, reliable connectivity no matter where they are and what they are doing. In most cases, the responsibility for the sufficient in-building wireless service is yours. We can help you determine what is best to meet your wireless needs and expectations.

Cellular reception indoors can be adversely impacted by available capacity of outdoor networks surrounding indoor areas, building construction materials, and the number of indoor wireless users. When outdoor reception is minimized on over-crowded networks, indoor coverage can likewise be affected.  In addition, building construction materials can inhibit wireless penetration indoors from outdoor networks.  Thick concrete, structural and insulating metals, and reflective glass can impede and cause poor indoor reception.

Indoor signal quality is impacted by the distance to a carrier’s network, traffic or available capacity on that network, technology used by a carrier, bandwidth, and building construction materials, such as metal facades, concrete, and low-e glass.

Wireless carriers provide indoor coverage and bandwidth for mobile devices when it’s part of their strategic offering. Otherwise, the indoor service reception is the building or property owner’s responsibility. That’s why office buildings, hotels, healthcare facilities, recreational venues, and airports deploy in-building wireless solutions to ensure greater coverage 24/7/365.

Yes, In fact, we’ve already installed hundreds of 5G antennas.

Yes, absolutely. Upon request, EMEGC will come to your facility, perform a radio frequency signal analysis, and compile a data report. We’ll discuss your needs and options with you to determine the best path forward.

Many jurisdictions have enacted or are considering enactment of local ordinances and codes which require a requisite level of public safety communications reliability in buildings as a condition for occupancy.

The specifics of these ordinances and codes vary, but most include:

• Minimum signal strength limit
• Application of the limit over a specified percentage of each floor
• A specific level of reliability (power backup, water protection, cable protection)
• Specified frequency band or bands for public safety coverage
• Testing requirements and procedures
• Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance Standards
• Provisions for penalties or waivers of the requirements

Our staff at EMEGC are Life Safety experts and would be happy to consult potential options for you and your facility.

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Green Building and Energy-Efficient Construction Challenges

Adhering to sustainable, energy-efficient building practices are important for reducing operating costs, creating a healthy environment, preserving natural resources, and combating climate change.

However, some energy-efficient building materials can obstruct wireless signals and minimize connectivity. For example, Low-e windows have a reflective coating that keeps heat out in the winter and inside during this summer. This coating sometimes negatively impacts wireless signals.

If you’re planning a new construction or building retrofit project, we can help plan your in-building wireless solutions at the outset to avoid any connectivity issues later. Ensuring reliable, optimal wireless communications is critical to your success.

Adhering to sustainable, energy-efficient building practices are important for reducing operating  costs, creating a healthy environment, preserving natural resources, and combating climate change. However, some energy-efficient building materials can obstruct wireless signals and minimize connectivity. For example, Low-e windows have a reflective coating that keeps heat out in the winter and inside during this summer. This coating sometimes negatively impacts wireless signals. If you’re planning a new construction or building retrofit project, we can help plan your in-building wireless solutions at the outset to avoid any connectivity issues later. Ensuring reliable, optimal wireless communications is critical to your success.