Our Role in
Convention Centers
To meet or exceed organizer and attendee expectations of a first-class wireless experience, convention center owners must address network coverage, capacity, and performance needs. They may also have unique requirements, ranging from the challenge of extreme heights to the creative blending of antennas within building décor. American Tower is here to help.
Our wireless network solutions resolve venue connectivity issues, providing the utmost flexibility to improve services and implement cutting-edge technologies. Whether you are transitioning from a legacy network or extending a modern network into new spaces, we can simplify the process and offer support with design, implementation, testing, monitoring, and maintenance.
Javits Center’s Challenges
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is located in New York City, which is considered one of the top U.S. cities in terms of wireless coverage. However, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center encountered significant wireless penetration challenges, due to the combination of its concrete superstructure and the prevalence of Low-Emissivity (LE) glass. These architectural trends, aimed at maintaining structural integrity and improving energy efficiency, can inadvertently hinder wireless signal penetration.
Our Solutions for the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Signal Interference Mitigation
A concrete superstructure, combined with LE glass, can hinder wireless signals, particularly for wireless communication technologies that rely on Radio Frequency (RF) signals, such as cellular networks and Wi-Fi, making it a challenge to overcome. We designed a DAS solution, with strategically positioned antennas, that allowed cellular signals to propagate throughout the convention center.
Spectrum Requirements
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is multiband, so it can handle the different spectrum bands mobile network operators use today. We ensured its network met current spectrum needs and was prepared to handle future spectrum requirements and next-gen wireless standards.
Peak-Capacity Coverage
The DAS in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center expansion area is upgraded with 5G, making it possible to stream live video from wireless devices. Meeting the streaming needs of large, social-media-savvy audiences required strategically deployed nodes, many in difficult locations.
Network Support
To provide the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center’s vast communications network with necessary technical support and on-site problem resolution, we strategically scheduled work to minimize the impact on event or convention days, worked around set-up and tear-down days, and secured all necessary work permits.
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