In today’s world, most modern buildings come equipped with Wi-Fi, but surprisingly, many of us are increasingly relying on mobile data for connectivity – especially indoors. In fact, an estimated 70-80% of mobile traffic originates from inside buildings.
With so many individuals and businesses dependent on mobile data both on the go and within indoor environments, the demand for robust in-building wireless solutions is growing rapidly.
In this episode of The Five Nine Podcast, we’re joined by two experts from CommScope to dive deep into the trends, challenges, and opportunities of in-building wireless. Enter Upendra Pingle, Senior Vice President of Intelligent Cellular Networks, and Kevin Swank, Product Marketing Strategist of Intelligent Cellular Networks.
Pingle begins by explaining that connectivity is “becoming the fourth utility”, highlighting the increasing need for in-building cellular solutions to ensure strong coverage and capacity indoors as demand skyrockets. “Wi-Fi addresses many use cases, but not all,” he explains, noting that in-building wireless is becoming essential in helping to meet the needs of applications like voice, video data, and emerging technologies.
Swank expands on these ideas, discussing specific use cases such as tackling cellular bandwidth challenges in large venues like stadiums, supporting augmented and virtual reality devices, and enabling robotic manufacturing. Further, the pair focus in on the potential of higher frequency bands and the difficulties they face when it comes to indoor signal penetration.
Interested in finding out more? Tune in to the full episode to discover how in-building cellular technology is shaping industries from entertainment to healthcare, education, and beyond.