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9 min read · July 2024

Extend T-Mobile and AT&T Cellular Coverage Indoors and Outdoors

How a Neutral Host Solution transforms enterprise connectivity

Clover IQ

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In today's digitally connected environment, enterprises often struggle to maintain seamless indoor cellular coverage. Relying on external mobile network operators like AT&T and T-Mobile can result in inconsistent connectivity in large facilities. A Neutral Host solution offers a transformative approach, allowing businesses to extend public cellular coverage indoors while also deploying a private network tailored to their specific needs.

What is a Neutral Host Solution?

A Neutral Host solution utilizes the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum to create an in-building cellular infrastructure. This innovative solution enhances public network coverage within enterprise environments while simultaneously enabling private network capabilities.

How it Extends AT&T and T-Mobile Coverage

The solution enhances coverage for major MNOs through a multi-operator exchange platform—a cloud-hosted and secure network integration system that tunnels subscriber traffic directly to the operator's core. This ensures seamless connectivity for end users while maintaining service quality and compliance.

Key highlights include:

  • T-Mobile Integration: Integrated with T-Mobile's "Bring Your Own Coverage" program for high-quality voice, data, and e911 capabilities.
  • Future Support for Other MNOs: Actively expanding integration to include AT&T and other major MNOs.

Adding a Private Network

In addition to extending public cellular coverage, a Neutral Host solution enables enterprises to establish a private wireless network using the same infrastructure:

  • IoT sensor connectivity
  • Real-time communication systems for staff
  • Security surveillance systems
  • Robotics and automation

Benefits

1. Enhanced Indoor Coverage: Eliminates connectivity gaps in large facilities. 2. Cost-Effective Deployment: More efficient than traditional DAS, operational within weeks. 3. Seamless Scalability: Easily add support for multiple operators without additional hardware. 4. Improved Data Security: Greater control over data with private wireless network. 5. Reduced Operational Downtime: 24/7 support guarantees reliability and performance.

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