Corning MobileAccess Enables "Always-on" Wireless Coverage in Key Areas of Charlotte and Tampa in Support of the 2012 Democratic and Republican National Conventions Corning's distributed antenna systems enhance wireless services in key locations, including Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Tampa Convention Center
HICKORY, N.C., August 28, 2012-
Corning MobileAccess, part of Corning
Incorporated's (NYSE:GLW)
Telecommunications segment, announced that
its
distributed antenna systems (DAS) have been deployed
at major locations in Tampa, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C., in
support of the 2012 Republican and Democratic national
conventions.
In all, Corning MobileAccess' solutions provide continuous
wireless access and improved cellular coverage in 12 key
places - including convention centers and hotels - in the two
cities where the national conventions are being held.
"The large spikes in wireless usage can create havoc with
wireless service under the best conditions, let alone inside
areas that are not normally conducive to receiving strong
signals," said
Mike Genovese, senior vice president, Wireless Networks
and New Business Development, Corning
Cable Systems. "Corning is solving this problem by
greatly enhancing wireless coverage in many of the places
where convention attendees will be congregating. In doing so,
we're supporting carriers' efforts to provide convention
goers with uninterrupted, exceptional wireless service."
The DAS in the Tampa Convention Center covers the facility's
600,000 square feet. The convention center serves as a hub
for the thousands of media representatives covering the 2012
Republican National Convention.
"The DAS at Tampa Convention Center is a state-of-the-art
system that allows these journalists to stay connected, file
stories and more. Beyond this event, it's a system that will
continue to serve all convention center guests for years to
come," said Rick Hamilton, director, Tampa Convention
Center.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) deployed the
Corning MobileAccess DAS to provide cellular coverage and
capacity throughout 1.8 million square feet of terminal
space. Wireless Services, a company that specializes in RF
design and installation, designed and installed the DAS at
CLT.
"We worked very closely with representatives at CLT to
provide the airport with a customized, comprehensive solution
to successfully support the large influx of wireless
communications that will take place during the convention and
beyond," said Julio Dumas, managing partner, Wireless
Services. "The Corning MobileAccess technology proved to be
the best option for several reasons, including its support of
the latest wireless technologies, such as 4G LTE MIMO, and
its flexibility and modularity, which allows for the addition
of more carriers and services as necessary without impacting
existing infrastructure or services."
For additional information on Corning MobileAccess solutions
visit http://www.corning.com/mobileaccess.
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