Reliable Mobile Coverage is a Modern-Day Necessity
With the increasing reliance on mobile devices for communication, business operations, and personal use, the demand for consistent and robust indoor coverage has never been higher. Reliable in-building mobile coverage is not just a convenience but a necessity.
InfiniG’s Neutral Host as a Service (NHaaS) solution (also known as Mobile Coverage-as-a-Service or MCaaS) is at the forefront of addressing these challenges, offering an innovative approach that leverages shared spectrum and advanced cloud technology. It represents a significant advancement in-building mobile coverage. By leveraging shared spectrum and cloud technology, NHaaS provides a scalable, cost-effective, and reliable solution that enhances connectivity, property value, and user satisfaction across various industries.
Understanding NHaaS
Neutral Host as a Service (NHaaS) is a revolutionary solution designed to extend public cellular service within buildings, using small radio nodes that share the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. This approach allows seamless integration with a building’s existing LAN infrastructure and broadband service, enabling each mobile user to connect to their respective mobile network operator (MNO). The result is a cost-effective and scalable solution that offers true mobile coverage from multiple MNOs, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
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Key Advantages of NHaaS
Scalable and Cost-Effective
Unlike traditional Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), NHaaS provides a simpler and more affordable solution, making it accessible to a broader range of building owners and enterprises.
Multi-Operator Coverage
NHaaS supports multiple MNOs, ensuring users have access to their preferred mobile networks and improving connectivity and satisfaction.
Flexibility
The solution adapts to changing requirements and technological advancements, allowing for easy network evolution.
Enhanced Property Value
By improving mobile coverage, NHaaS can significantly increase property value and tenant satisfaction, making it an attractive option for commercial property owners.
Wide Applicability
NHaaS is suitable for a diverse range of commercial buildings, from small offices to large industrial complexes, as well as various sectors such as healthcare, education, hospitality, entertainment, retail, and more.
Multi-Operator Coverage
NHaaS supports multiple MNOs, ensuring that users within the building can connect to their respective mobile networks. This multi-operator capability enhances user experience and satisfaction, particularly in environments with diverse mobile service users.
Rapid Deployment
The solution’s plug-and-play design allows quick installation, often within a few months. This rapid deployment is a significant advantage for property owners and enterprises looking to improve their in-building coverage without extensive downtime.
Components of NHaaS
The NHaaS solution comprises several key components, each crucial in delivering robust and reliable mobile coverage. These components work together to create a seamless and efficient in-building mobile coverage solution that can be deployed quickly and with minimal disruption to existing infrastructure.
Radio Nodes (RNs)
These indoor, ceiling-mount cellular small cells operate in the 3550-3700 MHz TDD range, offering a maximum throughput of 200 Mbps download and 27 Mbps upload. They feature plug-and-play deployment, carrier aggregation, MIMO, SON, and remote management capabilities.
Ethernet Switches (PoE)
These indoor rack-mount switches support 10/100/1000 BASE-T, with 24 ports and a PoE power budget of 740W. They offer plug-and-play deployment, PoE++ support, PTP awareness, QoS, Layer 3, and remote management.
GPS Timing Units (PTP)
These outdoor, roof-mount units sync with GNSS (GPS satellites) and support IEEE 1588-2008 PTP Grandmaster with a maximum of 64 PTP endpoints. They are designed for plug-and-play deployment and feature features like outdoor temperature and humidity tolerance, an integrated GNSS receiver and antenna, dual GNSS frequency, Stratum 3E OCXO, PoE, and remote management.
Real-World Application and Use Cases
NHaaS is versatile and suitable for a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, hospitality, entertainment, commercial real estate, retail, and industrial sectors. The solution addresses the in-building mobile coverage problem exacerbated by modern building materials and construction techniques that block signals from outdoor cell towers.
Arizona State University (ASU)
A notable example of NHaaS in action is its deployment at Arizona State University (ASU). The university faced challenges with poor indoor cellular coverage across its extensive campus, which affected communication for students, faculty, and visitors. By implementing the NHaaS solution, ASU was able to:
Enhance mobile coverage across various campus buildings, ensuring seamless connectivity for all users.
Improve communication among students, staff, and visitors, facilitating a more connected and efficient campus environment.
Increase property value and satisfaction among campus residents, making the university an even more attractive destination for prospective students and faculty.
The success of NHaaS at ASU underscores the effectiveness of the solution in addressing in-building mobile coverage challenges. It provides a scalable and cost-effective approach that benefits all stakeholders.
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The Partnership Between MCA and InfiniG
MCA, one of the largest and most trusted technology integrators in the United States, has partnered with InfiniG to offer the NHaaS solution. This collaboration combines MCA’s expertise in voice, data, and security solutions with InfiniG’s innovative approach to in-building mobile coverage. The partnership aims to revolutionize how businesses and organizations address connectivity challenges, offering a reliable and scalable solution that meets the evolving needs of modern enterprises.
The partnership between MCA and InfiniG enables businesses and organizations to benefit from this groundbreaking technology, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of the ever-changing landscape of mobile communication. Whether a small office or a large industrial complex, NHaaS offers a versatile and efficient solution that addresses the critical need for reliable in-building mobile coverage.
About MCA
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More than 65,000 customers trust MCA to provide carefully researched solutions for a safe, secure, and more efficient workplace. As your trusted advisor, we reduce the time and effort needed to research, install, and maintain the right solutions to make your workplace better.
Our team of certified professionals across the United States delivers a full suite of reliable technologies with a service-first approach. The MCA advantage is our extensive service portfolio to support the solution lifecycle from start to finish.
