Indoor Mobile Coverage

Summary

Requirement: 3G coverage in all areas of the hotel

Solution: A passive multi-operator Distributed Antenna System (DAS) designed to the latest joint operator specifications with the following features:

• 32 antennas
• 750m of coaxial cable
• 20+ Couplers

Overview

The Lodge at Hogs Head is a new 5 star, 48 bedroom hotel on the outskirts of Waterville Co. Kerry. The hotel includes a 10,000 sq. ft. spa and is adjacent to the new Hogs Head Golf Club.

Vilicom Solution Delivery

Vilicom was appointed to provide a Multi-Operator Distributed Antenna System (DAS) to provide mobile coverage throughout the building. Vilicom was responsible for the design, procurement of materials, installation, and commissioning of the system.

Mobile coverage in the building was poor in many areas with no coverage at basement level.

The system installed is a Passive Multi-Operator Distributed Antenna System (DAS) which has been designed to the latest Joint Operator Specifications and is GSM900, GSM1800, LTE1800, UMTS2100, UMTS900, and LTE800 compatible.

The repeater unit installed transmits 3G UMTS2100 coverage throughout the hotel.

Contact

For further information please contact Gearóid Collins at gearoid.collins@vilicom.com

About Vilicom

Vilicom is an expert provider of wireless services with over 20 years experience in the analysis, design, test and implementation of wireless networks. Vilicom’s strengths lie in technology strategy consulting, the design of wireless networks, transmission network design, implementation of specialised coverage solutions and network benchmarking and testing. Vilicom has delivered its trademark end-to-end services in over 20 countries for network operators, network equipment vendors, industry regulators and investors. It delivers value for its customers by adopting a flexible, customer-focused approach, retaining cutting-edge expertise and maintaining its independence.