How Do I Plan For 5G In My Building?

On June 12, 2019, I participated in a panel discussion at the DASpedia 5G Congress. The conversation included consideration of current and future CRE wireless network needs. At that panel some key points were discussed: Key Issues for CRE owners and managers include:  When it comes to 5G wireless connectivity, it’s important to distinguish between what is […]

SOLiD DAS Keeps NYC Connected in Demanding Environments

The urban landscape of New York City is one of the most concentrated in the world. It includes soaring skyscrapers along with a vast maze of subway routes and road tunnels. Everywhere in the city, visitors, residents and workers access wireless systems as never before. A June 2019 report from Pew Research notes that 81 percent of […]

SOLiD is Key to SK Telecom 5G In-Building Award Winning Solution

We at SOLiD are at the forefront of 5G innovation.  Our heritage is based in Korea – a place where a comprehensive 5G rollout is happening in Seoul and many other cities. This rollout includes indoor and outside solutions. It’s really cool to be part of a company driving this type of innovation. Recently SOLiD was […]

Coping With Dense Outdoor Environments Like Urban Canyons

One frustrating experience is all too common. You’re trusting Google Maps to deliver you, on time, to an important meeting in the city’s central business district. You turn the corner only to find a massive high-rise blocking your signal. Your timely arrival at that important meeting is now in doubt. Fortunately, intelligent network planning and […]

The Middleprise 2.0

Four years ago, SOLiD started the MIDDLEPRISE discussion.  Three years ago, the wireless industry joined the conversation and today the MIDDLEPRISE is starting to talk MIDDLEPRISE.  However, is it the same MIDDLEPRISE market as three years ago?  Maybe.  Everyone I talk with questions the early MIDDLEPRISE size estimates.  Nobody thinks it’s not still huge, but they feel it is less than […]

How Will 5G Impact Your Building or Venue?

“Is Your Property Ready for 5G?” is a webinar presented by Building Design + Construction. In the webinar, executives from SOLiD and Boingo discuss the opportunities presented by in-building 5G systems. Ken Sandfeld is President of SOLiD Americas. Doug Lodder is the SVP of Business Development for Boingo Wireless. The Challenge 5G’s arrival is well-timed. The […]

Active Vs Passive DAS Systems

Public safety officials understand how vital in-building wireless connectivity is during an emergency. There are numerous sobering reminders of the extreme conditions under which emergency responders must often perform their duties. Effective, uninterrupted communication is always vital. As a result, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) require state-of-the-art radio communication systems for emergency responders. Public safety distributed […]

SOLiD to Deliver O-RAN -based Solutions in 2019

Will provide solutions to global operators February 25, Plano, Texas,   — SOLiD, the leader in cellular in-building and public safety infrastructure, today announced that they will deliver solutions based on the O-RAN Alliance architecture to global operators in South Korea, Japan, the United States and throughout the Europe/Middle East region. SOLiD recently joined the O-RAN Alliance as […]

MWC19 Barcelona Predictions

What announcements or new initiatives are we likely to see at this year’s MWC? Three key themes to watch for include O-RAN Alliance news, innovative 5G applications and the further development of private LTE solutions using CBRS. O-RAN Alliance News The O-RAN Alliance was announced at last year’s MWC, and it now includes most of the industry’s […]

5G and DAS – How 5G Will Impact In-Building Wireless Connectivity?

5G represents a dramatic paradigm shift in wireless connectivity. It’s a real game-changer, and SOLiD systems are well-positioned to ease your transition. In important ways, SOLiD’s DAS solutions for wireless coverage already support 5G, and SOLiD continues to lead the way in delivering crucial 5G infrastructure. On January 14, 2019, the company announced its 5G Solutions […]