A cellular distributed antenna system (DAS) can play a surprisingly important role in ensuring safety for your employees during an emergency. Having a reliable line of communication between your employees and emergency services can prove crucial for keeping first responders apprised of where people are in the building and providing other details about the emergency situation.
However, while cellular DAS is important for emergency communications, it should not be confused with public safety DAS. Where cellular DAS is designed as a “cellular enhancement” technology for general use, public safety DAS systems are designed to work exclusively with first responder radio frequencies to ensure clear and efficient radio communication throughout the building or facility.
Cellular enhancement DAS works by using a series of internal antennas throughout a building to broadcast and receive cellular signals. These internal antennas are connected to an external antenna, which is used to communicate with local cell phone towers in the area.
This is important because otherwise, the individual cell phones used by employees would have to try to transmit through the building’s materials, creating interference that leads to static and dropped calls. These “dead spots” in cell signals not only obstruct productivity, they can prevent emergency calls from going through. By routing cell signals through a repeater system, interference can be bypassed—enabling more dependable communications for employees, visitors, and customers.
Using DAS cellular technology in your building carries several benefits for both employee productivity and safety, including:
While using cellular DAS is important, it’s just as important to carefully screen your DAS solution providers to find the right team to handle installation for you. A top-notch DAS installation helps to maximize cell phone reception throughout a structure with just the right number of signal receivers to eliminate dead spots without wasting your time and money.
When looking for DAS installation services, consider whether they are preparing a quote based solely on the square footage of your facility or a careful assessment of your structure layout, average occupancy, and your business’ specific requirements. Odds are, the service provider who makes the more detailed assessment will provide a more accurate quote.
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