7 de April de 2025
Case Study Enhancing Sound Hotel’s Connectivity Through Airspan’s CBRS and MOCN Solutions Industry Hospitality Location Seattle, WA, USA Partner Ballast Networks Duid End User Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown Download PDF Reference Overview The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, an upscale 140- room hotel in downtown Seattle, sought to improve indoor connectivity for guests and staff without the high cost and complexity of a Distributed Antenna System (DAS). Partnering with Ballast Networks, the hotel deployed a private wireless network utilizing the unlicensed 3.5GHz CBRS spectrum band. This network not only provides indoor cellular connectivity for guests but also supports staff communications and additional applications like environmental monitoring and video surveillance. Challenges Traditional DAS installations were not a feasible option for the Sound Hotel due to their high cost and the bulky equipment required. Additionally, the hotel’s dense construction materials created significant issues for outdoor cellular signals to penetrate indoors, especially on the lower floors. Furthermore, ensuring 911 services remained functional when guests were connected to the hotel’s private wireless network was a critical challenge that needed to be addressed. Solution & Benefits Ballast Networks implemented an end-to-end private wireless network using Airspan radios and a core from Druid Software. The network covers 10,000 square feet of the hotel’s first two floors with just four transmission sites. Using MOCN (Multiple Operator Core Network) technology, the network seamlessly integrates with AT&T’s public network, allowing guests to switch to the hotel’s private network when necessary. The integration also ensured that 911 services continued to function properly. The private network is easy to install and cost-effective, making it ideal for venues where DAS isn’t viable. As a result, the Sound Hotel now enjoys reliable indoor connectivity for both guests and staff, with additional support for smart applicati on. Read More View All Begin Your Smart Transformation with Us! Schedule a Consultation
28 de February de 2025
Case Study Gale South Beach Hotel Enhanced its Operations & Services Through Airspan’s 5G Solutions Industry Hospitality Location Florida, USA End User Gale South Beach Hotel Download PDF Reference Overview GFO Investments partnered with Airspan to upgrade Gale South Beach Hotel in Miami. GFO Investments is a private wealth management advisory firm focused on real estate development and ventures such as hospitality operations, private financing, and capital market securities. Challenges GFO aims to provide convenience to the hotel’s guests and members. The project is expected to deliver an improved internet connection for high-speed voice and data coverage and hotspot capabilities. The hotel also invested on advanced systems that enables contactless guest interactions and touchless room controls that requires a reliable network to run these applications. Solution & Benefits Airspan’s implementation of CBRS network was successful. Dozen of radios were strategically placed throughout the hotel for optimal coverage and performance exclusively for the hotel’s clientele and staff. The hotel’s guest can enjoy the 5G coverage whether they are in the hotel’s dining outlets, rooftop pool, public spaces and guest rooms. They can utilize the hotel’s internet for their streaming activities. It also improved the day-day hotel operations. Running the automated check-in and check-out procedures for Hilton Honors loyalty members are faster, which cuts labor costs and eliminates lines that are irritating for guests. With 5G, all systems are interconnected and communicate seamlessly in real-time. Read More View All Begin Your Smart Transformation with Us! Schedule a Consultation
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