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Backed by MCA’s Service-First DNA, our CNS team offers comprehensive solutions that span the full spectrum of cellular communications. We provide end-to-end support, covering everything from planning, design, and procurement to seamless integration, maintenance, and future scalability. With deep-rooted partnerships with leading manufacturers, we deliver premium devices, management platforms, and accessories designed for specific operational needs.
With solutions targeted for three primary applications, MCA's Cellular Networking Solutions team serves the nation’s critical infrastructure by creating secure communication networks that wirelessly connect remote facilities, personnel, and machine assets. From delivering reliable internet to Branch locations, enabling connections to IIoT devices for real-time data exchange and automation, to equipping fleets with high-speed Mobile communications, our solutions ensure seamless connectivity across public agencies and private enterprises.
MCA’s branch networking solutions provide secure, always-on connectivity to meet the demands of modern office and franchise operations. With SD-WAN and 5G, we deliver flexible, cloud-managed networks that adapt as needs evolve. Our solutions ensure WAN diversity, internet failover, Wi-Fi as WAN, PoE support, and edge security—enhancing performance while reducing costs for retail stores, medical centers, corporate offices, restaurants, and more.
Whether you manage a retail store or branch office, unreliable internet can disrupt operations and cost valuable revenue. When workstations or EPOS terminals lose connectivity, transactions halt—leading to losses of up to $5,600 per minute. MCA’s failover solutions keep your business online with over 99.99% uptime. Our cellular failover provides an automatic backup, seamlessly switching to a redundant connection the moment your primary internet goes down—ensuring uninterrupted operations, smooth transactions, and continuous productivity.
Managing connectivity and seamless operations across a wide footprint—ranging from a handful to hundreds of locations—can be challenging for organizations. MCA’s CNS team addresses these complexities with advanced SD-WAN and cloud-managed platforms, enabling centralized control, remote troubleshooting, and out-of-band management, minimizing the need for on-site visits. From supporting POS systems in retail to secure office communications, we provide the reliable, high-speed access needed to keep transactions flowing and operations running smoothly across every location.
Delivering reliable, secure Wi-Fi for both employees and visitors is essential in today’s connected world. With MCA’s advanced 5G routers featuring Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, we enable businesses to create separate, secure networks for employee and guest use. This ensures sensitive business data remains protected, while guests enjoy seamless internet access. Our solutions offer high-speed, resilient connectivity that keeps your operations running smoothly, even if wired networks go down—providing uninterrupted service to everyone in your space.
Ensuring reliable connectivity for IP-based security systems is essential, but installing extensive ethernet lines can be costly and impractical. MCA’s primary and redundant cellular backhaul solutions offer a cost-effective alternative, providing seamless connectivity for wireless cameras, sensors, and security devices across your facility. With automatic failover capabilities, our solutions ensure continuous monitoring and protection, even if your primary network experiences disruptions—keeping your security systems online and your assets safeguarded.
MCA’s cellular networking solutions ensure reliable connectivity for IP-based digital signage, kiosks, wayfinding, and ATMs. Our networks enable seamless remote management and real-time updates—provided your displays are equipped with connected media players. From secure transactions to instant content adjustments, our solutions keep your devices operational and responsive, enhancing customer experiences and ensuring smooth business operations.
MCA’s IIoT solutions provide the essential connectivity needed for seamless SCADA communications and the remote monitoring and control of critical machine assets. From electric grids and oil pipelines to manufacturing facilities, our networks ensure reliable, real-time data transmission to optimize operations, detect issues early, and prevent costly downtime. With advanced edge computing and cellular connectivity, including 5G, our CNS team designs, installs, and maintains resilient, scalable networks tailored to meet the unique needs of industrial environments.
MCA’s remote monitoring solutions for IIoT applications provide real-time visibility into critical fixed assets, empowering industries like utilities and manufacturing to maintain operational efficiency. Using cellular-enabled communication devices and software, organizations can remotely monitor equipment and infrastructure, reducing maintenance costs, optimizing performance, and preventing downtime. Our solutions offer real-time alerts, diagnostics, and insights, enabling faster response times, smarter decision-making, and seamless management of critical infrastructure.
MCA offers a range of rugged routers and antennas designed specifically for IIoT applications in harsh industrial environments. Engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, shock, vibration, wind, UV exposure, and water, our solutions deliver reliable performance in the toughest conditions. Ideal for sectors like manufacturing, energy, and utilities, these durable devices ensure uninterrupted connectivity for critical operations. Whether monitoring remote assets or automating processes, MCA’s robust routers and antennas provide the resilience and reliability your industrial applications demand.
MCA’s SCADA communication solutions power reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity for industries like water management, power utilities, manufacturing, and traffic management. Our rugged cellular routers and gateways connect critical data points across public and private networks, enabling seamless data collection, automation, and remote monitoring. With broad coverage, enhanced reliability, encrypted security, and scalable deployment, MCA’s CNS team ensures your SCADA systems operate efficiently and stay connected, no matter the environment.
Our rugged NEMA enclosures protect critical communication equipment and can be customized to house customer-specific devices alongside our 4G, 5G, CBRS, and LoRa solutions. Ideal for remote automation, solar farms, surveillance systems, and substation monitoring, these enclosures feature advanced ratings like NEMA 4/4X and IP66, shielding equipment from extreme weather, dust, and debris. With solar-powered options and tailored configurations, MCA’s enclosures ensure seamless, reliable operation in both indoor and outdoor environments.
MCA’s CNS team delivers rugged cellular devices that power communication networks for automated distribution systems, ensuring reliable data transmission between sensors, processors, and control centers. Our solutions enable utilities to remotely monitor and manage critical assets like RTUs, AMI meters, and DMS platforms, enhancing real-time performance, fault detection, and system reliability. Built for scalability and security, our devices keep operations running smoothly across dispersed networks, ensuring peak efficiency, seamless automation, and minimal downtime.
MCA’s private wireless networks power manufacturing automation with secure, high-performance connectivity. In production, 4G/5G networks enable real-time coordination between IoT devices, robotics, and automated systems, ensuring precise operations and minimal downtime. For logistics, they support continuous inventory tracking, automated sorting, and efficient warehouse management. With superior coverage, low latency, and enhanced security, our solutions optimize production and streamline distribution from factory floor to loading dock.
MCA’s CNS team specializes in fabricating high-quality antenna and jumper cable assemblies tailored to meet specific project requirements. We engineer custom solutions for roof, wall, pole, and ceiling installations, ensuring seamless integration with routers, gateways, and other fixed communication devices. Our assemblies are built using durable LMR-195 and LMR-400 cables, with options for fire-retardant, watertight, and plenum-rated cabling. Whether you need custom connectors, brackets, or grounding kits, MCA delivers precise, reliable solutions designed to optimize network performance in challenging industrial environments.
Our mobile solutions provide public agencies and commercial fleets fast, secure, and reliable vehicle area networks. Our 5G networking devices ensure uninterrupted access to CAD, AVL, body cameras, and live video feeds—keeping public safety teams connected and informed during critical operations. In commercial applications, we equip fleets with stable, high-speed data access to support GPS tracking, smart devices, and IP-based equipment. Our team ensures your fleet remains connected, operational, and ready for any mission.
Our public safety fleet solutions equip emergency vehicles with fast, secure connectivity to support essential applications like CAD, AVL, and body cameras. We ensure seamless access to critical systems, including live video feeds and real-time data transfer, empowering first responders with the tools they need to operate effectively under pressure. MCA’s networks provide the reliability required for uninterrupted performance during emergencies.
MCA provides connectivity solutions for AT&T FirstNet, Verizon Frontline, and T-Mobile T-Priority—networks purpose-built for police, fire, and EMS. These networks deliver enhanced coverage, priority access, and preemption, ensuring critical communication even during emergencies when public networks are congested. With dedicated spectrum, built-in redundancy, and robust security, they offer first responders unmatched reliability and performance to stay connected when it matters most.
MCA equips public transit vehicles with advanced cellular networking solutions to enhance operations and passenger experience. Our solutions support real-time GPS tracking, automated fare collection systems, infotainment displays, and driver communication tools. Additionally, we enable transit agencies to provide secure onboard Wi-Fi for passengers, ensure compliance with video surveillance requirements, and streamline data offloading when vehicles return to depots.
MCA’s School Bus Wi-Fi solutions, eligible for E-Rate funding, bridge the digital divide by providing students with internet access during commutes. Our 5G-enabled routers keep students connected to learning platforms, ensuring they can complete assignments on the go. With seamless installation, ability to utilize CIPA compliant tools, and remote management capabilities, our solutions turn every school bus into a mobile classroom—maximizing learning opportunities beyond the school day.
MCA delivers advanced networking solutions tailored to commercial fleets, providing high-speed data for GPS tracking, driver applications, and IP-based equipment. Our systems enable real-time communications and monitoring, ensuring efficient fleet management and optimized route planning. With reliable connectivity on the road, your business stays agile, productive, and prepared to meet evolving operational demands.
MCA’s marine fleet solutions feature specialized networking equipment designed to meet the demands of maritime operations. Our purpose-built antennas from partners like Poynting offer near-shore connectivity up to 25 miles, with resistance to UV, salt spray, wind, and water exposure. Whether for GPS tracking, remote monitoring, or data exchange, we deliver resilient communication systems that help vessels stay connected and operational in challenging marine environments.
MCA’s Track Box offers a rugged, portable solution for fast deployment in remote or temporary setups. Featuring 4G/5G connectivity, Wi-Fi, and ethernet ports, it ensures secure communication wherever needed. Ideal for events, emergency response, construction sites, and mobile command centers, it delivers reliable connectivity without permanent infrastructure. Built to withstand harsh environments, the Track Box keeps teams connected with minimal setup—ensuring uninterrupted operations, no matter where the job takes you.
MCA’s CNS team offers DevProv+, a comprehensive suite of WWAN services designed to reduce total cost of ownership and streamline IoT deployments. With DevProv+, devices arrive fully provisioned—SIMs inserted, activated, firmware updated, and configured to your template and password specifications—ready to connect to your carrier’s network. We offer carrier setup, testing, reporting and post-sale support for recovery, reprogramming, and more.
MCA’s Express M2M (EM2M) offers 4G and 5G cellular data designed for low-usage IoT applications, including SCADA systems, self-serve kiosks, ATMs, and remote monitoring for digital signage. With enhanced services like DevProv+ for pre-deployment provisioning and post-sales support, along with Private APN and Static IP options for added security, EM2M ensures efficient, reliable, and secure connectivity tailored to your IoT needs.
More than just devices and hardware, MCA’s CNS team offers end-to-end engineering services to ensure seamless deployment and long-term performance of fixed and mobile networks. With over 30 years of industry experience, we guide projects from planning and design through implementation and operation, easing the burden on IT teams and ensuring reliable, high-performance connectivity. Our customer-focused approach, backed by clear project management and continuous support, guarantees successful outcomes tailored to meet evolving business needs.
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