tailieunhanh - INDOOR WIRELESS COVERAGE HISTORIC MOUNTAIN RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER

SunCom, an award winning wireless carrier in the Southeast, has added a GSM overlay to its network, transitioning from pure TDMA service to accommodate customers using both types of services. As part of this effort, the carrier built a new macro site to deliver both TDMA and GSM service to The Homestead resort and conference center. | INDOOR WIRELESS COVERAGE HISTORIC MOUNTAIN RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER CASE STUDY BACKGROUND It is easy to imagine Presidents and other dignitaries walking among the opulent foyers formal sitting rooms dining rooms and grand ballroom of The Homestead. Built in 1766 The Homestead s luxurious interior is completely restored to its former grandeur. Guests enjoy an incredibly grand escape in this unique retreat it is an atmosphere that is both traditional and vibrant - as if it were all really brand new. Part of the escape lies in the location. Although The Homestead is relatively near our nation s capital it is tucked away among the beauty of Virginia s Allegheny Mountains. Its 15 000 acres provide golf skiing horseback riding hiking tennis a spring-fed indoor pool and spa. Those mountains and the sprawling brick facilities made it nearly impossible for guests to access wireless services. When new owners purchased The Homestead they set out to retain and restore its opulence and gracious atmosphere while delivering complete luxury convenience and services. They provided guests state-of-the-art conference facilities and with them promised to provide complete and reliable access to all types of wireless services. CASE STUDY THE PROBLEM SunCom an award winning wireless carrier in the Southeast has added a GSM overlay to its network transitioning from pure TDMA service to accommodate customers using both types of services. As part of this effort the carrier built a new macro site to deliver both TDMA and GSM service to The Homestead resort and conference center. Despite the nearby cell site there were some areas inside the expansive brick building where there was minimal coverage. Because the building is Y-shaped with the base of the Y being rather wide the conference center located in the middle was especially shielded from the signal. With the increased importance of mobile phones and other wireless devices vacationers and business guests rely on having wireless .