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State-of-the-art networks, providing seamless wireless connectivity, give venue owners an advantage in attracting major conventions. Our 5G wireless infrastructure solutions are installed in dozens of convention centers nationwide, meeting the unique requirements of these venues and offering guests a high-quality wireless experience.

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Convention Centers

To meet or exceed organizer and attendee expectations of a first-class wireless experience, convention center owners must address network coverage, capacity, and performance needs. They may also have unique requirements, ranging from the challenge of extreme heights to the creative blending of antennas within building décor. American Tower is here to help.  

Our wireless network solutions resolve venue connectivity issues, providing the utmost flexibility to improve services and implement cutting-edge technologies. Whether you are transitioning from a legacy network or extending a modern network into new spaces, we can simplify the process and offer support with design, implementation, testing, monitoring, and maintenance.

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Featured Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York

The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is one of the busiest convention centers in the U.S. and hosts numerous high-profile events throughout the year. In May 2021, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center completed a construction project, adding 1.2 million square feet of event space. This new space is where the Distributed Antenna System (DAS) is currently being expanded with 5G spectrum bands.

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Javits Center’s Challenges

The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is located in New York City, which is considered one of the top U.S. cities in terms of wireless coverage. However, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center encountered significant wireless penetration challenges, due to the combination of its concrete superstructure and the prevalence of Low-Emissivity (LE) glass. These architectural trends, aimed at maintaining structural integrity and improving energy efficiency, can inadvertently hinder wireless signal penetration.

Our Solutions for the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center  

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Signal Interference Mitigation

A concrete superstructure, combined with LE glass, can hinder wireless signals, particularly for wireless communication technologies that rely on Radio Frequency (RF) signals, such as cellular networks and Wi-Fi, making it a challenge to overcome. We designed a DAS solution, with strategically positioned antennas, that allowed cellular signals to propagate throughout the convention center.

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Spectrum Requirements

The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is multiband, so it can handle the different spectrum bands mobile network operators use today. We ensured its network met current spectrum needs and was prepared to handle future spectrum requirements and next-gen wireless standards.

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Peak-Capacity Coverage

The DAS in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center expansion area is upgraded with 5G, making it possible to stream live video from wireless devices. Meeting the streaming needs of large, social-media-savvy audiences required strategically deployed nodes, many in difficult locations.

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Network Support

To provide the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center’s vast communications network with necessary technical support and on-site problem resolution, we strategically scheduled work to minimize the impact on event or convention days, worked around set-up and tear-down days, and secured all necessary work permits.

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