CommScope Distributed Coverage and Capacity Solutions ®
Deploy anywhere. Cover everywhere.
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Expanding the frontiers of the wireless world, indoors and out. Wireless users today expect the ability to place calls and access data everywhere, all the time. That ever-increasing demand for coverage and capacity presents complex challenges to wireless providers, transportation operators and enterprise owners. Fortunately, there is a simple answer: Distributed Coverage and Capacity Solutions (DCCS) from CommScope. We specialize in integrated end-to-end solutions that deliver reliable wireless coverage virtually anywhere— in vast stadiums and tall buildings, dense urban areas and even deep underground. Since 1988, we’ve built distributed antenna systems (DAS) in dozens of the world’s most demanding locations. And if you need a solution that will answer today’s coverage demands while helping you prepare for the future—all at a low total cost of ownership— CommScope is the right choice.
CommScope as a global partner: More than 75 years of experience that make a WORLD of difference.
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The longest undersea tunnel CommScope’s RADIAX-based communication makes construction of the Chunnel possible, linking Dover, England and Calais, France.
One of the world’s busiest metros CommScope delivers the first multi-operator cellular/paging DAS in the Hong Kong underground metro, serving 2.5 million riders daily.
The first multi-operator Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Denver International Airport and CommScope offer the first multi-operator cellular DAS w ith operational radio.
The longest railway bridge on earth Spanning 16 km of ocean, Denmark’s Great Belt Link employs CommScope’s heterodyne bi-directional amplifier technology.
Intelligent. Integrated. Efficient. When you choose a distributed antenna system built by CommScope, you get far more than a patchwork of components and cables. You get an integrated, single-source system that’s built from the ground up to deliver outstanding reliability, quality of service and energy efficiency. We don’t simply solve your coverage and capacity challenges. We solve them in the most effective and efficient w ay possible, applying unique expertise and intelligent technology to build solutions that address your business needs—not just connectivity, but also energy use, maintenance costs, and long-term adaptability. Unlike other suppliers, who use components from multiple manufacturers, CommScope is a true single-source provider. We build integrated solutions using CommScope components that are engineered to work together seamlessly. That leads to more flexible deployments that save space, use less energy, and reduce overall cost.
The difference is evident in our results. CommScope systems have proven their reliability in premier venues like the 2010 World Cup Stadium in South Africa; the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building in Dubai; and the World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden in New York. Our proven record of innovation and decades of experience are key reasons why CommScope is a trusted partner of wireless service providers and enterprises around the world, and why we’re the right choice for your project.
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The greatest assembly of athletes At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, CommScope DAS covers 30 buildings and venues, connecting athletes from 199 nations.
The tallest building ever constructed CommScope delivers multi-operator DAS solutions for the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building.
The most famous venue in America CommScope DAS designs and deploys state-of-the-art consumer and emergency services coverage for Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The world’s most-watched event The nine stadiums of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany – and the metro system – are covered by custom solutions by CommScope DAS.
A ten-stadium, nine-city global event For the 2010 FIFA World Cup, CommScope connects stadiums in nine cities, as well as hotels, malls and everywhere the fans want to be.
The longest tunnel in the world CommScope delivers a unique DAS solution for the 57 kilometers of the Gotthard base tunnel, where 250 km/h trains will speed below the Alps starting in 2016. The biggest game of the year CommScope upgrades Dallas Cowboys Stadium’s network to high-performance LTE in time for the 2011 Super Bowl.
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Advanced CommScope technology: Top-level performance. Bottom-line value. CommScope sets the worldwide industry standard in DAS technology—literally. Many of our technological advances have been adopted industry-wide. Our solutions are flexible and energy efficient, with total integration that streamlines installation, simplifies maintenance and minimizes costs, all within a compact, space-saving footprint. As the leading manufacturer of DAS equipment, CommScope was the first to develop an off-air repeater solution with integrated interference cancellation, the first to use heat pipe technology for active thermal management in high-power optical DAS repeaters, and the first to build a fully integrated, multi-band/multi-operator optical DAS platform.
Looking to the future, we are developing the next generation of DAS technology, featuring distributed intelligence that will allow system components to integrate and interoperate like never before. And as wireless demand continues to evolve, we’ll be there at every step, with leading-edge technology and reliable solutions that work simply, and simply work—cleaner, smarter, and more efficient.
Our relentless focus on innovation shapes everything we do. Each of our products is designed and built with an eye toward integration. As a result, our end-to-end solutions require fewer components and less installation space, reducing hardware and installation costs while also saving energy.
Innovative engineering. Leading-edge products. And the knowledge and experience to answer virtually any wireless coverage and capacity need. It all adds up to the highest possible quality of service, at the lowest total cost of ownership.
Success Story: Piloting connections and coverage at Dubai Airport At 11 stories tall, with over 19 million combined square feet of floor space, Concourse 2 / Terminal 3 at the Dubai Airport is the world’s second-largest building*, serving over 40 million travelers annually. No ordinary DAS could provide coverage for that many wireless users in so large a space. Complicating matters, the main terminal, concourse and parking lot are all underground, and the building lacks sufficient vertical risers for wireless infrastructure. To meet the challenge, our experts developed an active solution using some of our most advanced technology. The result: a virtually invisible, future-proof DAS that handles tens of millions of connections each year.
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We deployed a fiber-optic distribution system to provide large, high-capacity cells for all wireless services, including GSM900/1800, UMTS and Tetra. Our solution supports up to three commercial wireless operators, plus airport operations and police communications. We also extended GSM and UMTS coverage into the Dubai Metro Red Line, the world’s longest automatic train connecting Terminal 3 to Terminal 1. To ensure seamless integration and prepare for future expansion, we implemented our system while the concourse and terminal buildings were still under construction.
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Our comprehensive, consultative approach ensures success every time. About CommScope BusinessPartners CommScope offers extensive capabilities, both directly and through our CommScope BusinessPartners. For many smaller venues, BusinessPartners are critical problem-solvers who leverage CommScope technology to deliver real-world solutions that make a difference in your business.
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Success Story: Connecting 100,000 fans for one extraordinary day—and beyond
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As the site of the 2010 Super Bowl, Dallas Cowboys Stadium played host to a massive influx of fans, media, and emergency response agencies. Add in the routine stadium communications, and it was the perfect storm of wireless demand.
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Structured cable and wireless tie-ins supporting multiple services and applications A robust Wi-Fi backbone Support for five commercial wireless carriers, plus special police, fire and federal agency services Game-day communications capabilities Enhanced LTE capacity to meet increased demand Ongoing remote monitoring and maintenance
End-to-end service and support centered around your network needs. At CommScope, our mission is to build long-term relationships with our customers and cultivate consultative partnerships that provide creative, reliable and responsive coverage solutions that reduce deployment, operating and future upgrade costs. No matter the size, shape or scale of your venue, we can build a distributed coverage solution to fit. And we’ll be there at every step to ensure your network always delivers optimal performance, from installation and setup to maintenance and future expansion. Because our systems are built using only CommScope technology, you can count on reliable operation for years to come. But if problems arise, a dedicated support team will help you get back to business as quickly as possible.
We pride ourselves on our unparalleled commitment to our customers. You can see it in our impressive 75-year history of success. And with more DAS deployments to our credit than any other provider, we have the expertise and resources to make your project a success, too. When you choose CommScope, you’re not just choosing an ordinary vendor. You’re choosing a partner that is just as invested in the future of your network as you are. And that makes all the difference. To learn more about CommScope Distributed Coverage and Capacity Solutions, visit www.commscope.com/DCCS
Success Story: Reliable connections at 250 kph — under the Alps The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a masterpiece of engineering and construction. Once open in 2016, it will be the world’s longest rail tunnel, with two bores running 57 kilometers between Switzerland and Italy. The tunnel will allow trains to pass beneath the Alps at speeds up to 250 kph. And thanks to CommScope, passengers on those trains will enjoy reliable wireless connectivity for both calls and data. Our net work will also enable communications for train operations, helping make one of the wonders of modern transportation possible.
CommScope is providing: A custom DAS capable of seamless, high-speed handoffs of wireless in one of the world’s most challenging underground environments. An extensive GSM-R system with multiple hardware and system redundancies, providing 99.999% communications reliability. Support for multiple services, including operational frequency bands for Tetra/ Tetra Pol, GSM-R, and all frequency bands for GSM900, DSC 1800 and UMTS commercial wireless technologies. Complex coordination with project contractors for the unique build of the tunnel. •
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Your success is our story We’re a trusted resource and partner around the world because we’re invested in you: your people, your networks, your success. It inspires us to build relationships and infrastructure…connect people and technologies across protocols, oceans, and time zones…and share what we learn along the way. We’ll never stop connecting and evolving networks for the business of life at home, at work, and on the go. This is our promise to you. This is CommScope.
www.commscope.com © 2012 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit our website at www.commscope.com or c ontact your local CommScope representative or BusinessPartner for more information. All trademarks identified by ® or ™ are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope, Inc. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating to CommScope products or services. BR-A-1, BR-105899.1-EN 09/12
