Case Study: Premier Private School in Washington DC
The Summary
A premier private school in the Washington DC area was experiencing significant connectivity issues in its Athletic Center, which includes a large gym, several locker rooms, and office areas. Cellular service was almost non-existent, leading to several critical challenges:
- Frequent dropped calls and slow data speeds, hindering effective communication, especially for emergency systems.
- Teachers and staff were unable to reliably communicate with students and parents, affecting daily operations.
The Challenge
Several key factors contributed to the connectivity issues:
- Below-ground design: The Athletic Center’s design included below-ground spaces, which completely blocked cellular signals from nearby towers.
- Reinforced concrete and steel: The building’s structural materials, including thick concrete and steel, further inhibited cellular signal penetration.
- Emergency communication: Reliable connectivity was necessary for emergency response, and the lack of service posed a potential risk to both staff and students.
A public safety DAS system was urgently needed to restore connectivity across all areas of the Athletic Center.
To address the connectivity gaps, ATG installed the CEL-FI QUATRA 4000, a hybrid active DAS for public safety solution designed to meet the needs of the Athletic Center. This system provided:
- Effective cellular signal amplification: The CEL-FI QUATRA 4000 was strategically installed to amplify and distribute cellular signals across all levels of the Athletic Center.
- Coverage for voice and data: The solution ensured both voice and high-speed data connectivity, eliminating dropped calls and slow data speeds.
- Improved emergency communication: The new system ensured reliable communication during emergencies, improving safety and security for students and staff.
This tailored public safety DAS installation significantly boosted the building’s connectivity, addressing both the needs of day-to-day operations and emergency scenarios.
The installation of the CEL-FI QUATRA 4000 brought immediate improvements to the Athletic Center:
- Reliable connectivity: Cellular service was fully restored, with consistent signal strength throughout the gym, locker rooms, and office areas.
- No more dropped calls: Teachers, staff, and students experienced no interruptions in communication, and data speeds were significantly faster.
- Smooth day-to-day operations: With improved connectivity, teachers could effectively communicate with students and parents, and day-to-day operations ran more smoothly.
- Enhanced safety: During emergencies, communication was more reliable, ensuring that the school could respond quickly and efficiently.
Why ATG?
ATG specializes in providing cutting-edge cell phone signal amplification solutions, including cell phone signal boosters for schools and other critical environments. We understand the unique challenges of below-ground and reinforced spaces, and our amplification in cell signaling systems are designed to overcome these barriers and improve communication reliability.
Ready to improve your building’s connectivity? Contact ATG today to learn how we can help you with tailored DAS public safety solutions. Learn more about the CEL-FI QUATRA system here.
