Los Angeles, California
Known throughout the world as an epicenter for rich and diverse culture, robust international trade and thriving business opportunities, Los Angeles is indeed a global city. It is arguably one of the most crucial economic engines for the United States - the city and surrounding area contribute a Gross Domestic Product that is one of the highest in the world. Many of the nation’s largest corporations call the city home. And of course, there’s that little district called Hollywood.
Facts
- Largest city in California
- One of the world’s leading cities for international trade
- Thriving business sector
- Population of nearly four million, and growing
- Spans more than 450 square miles
- Geography includes valleys, urban canyons, desert, shoreline and mountain range
Challenges
The City of Los Angeles and surrounding area had outgrown its current wireless infrastructure. Traditional solutions could not be built fast enough to keep pace with this growth. In addition, the current infrastructure was not adequately able to provide coverage over the variety of terrains the area encompassed.
- Multiple mobile operators needed improved performance
- Tech-savy residents and visitors required a high-performance network
- Business community needed reliable service
- Diverse geography presented unique wireless coverage issues
- Operators required fast time-to-market to maintain a competitive edge
NextG Solution
NextG launched major DAS systems - comprising hundreds of nodes - in Los Angeles and the surrounding metro area. Extending from Los Angeles north to Malibu and south to Long Beach, these DAS systems significantly boosted the wireless performance for multiple operators and the customers they served within this large area, including densely populated areas in and around Los Angeles.
NextG’s Los Angeles multi-operator system includes a combination of newly-built DAS nodes, as well as upgrades to pre-existing node sites, to accommodate new data-rich technology and service offerings. Today, NextG has a major DAS-system presence in Southern California, stretching from San Diego to Los Angeles.
Specifications
- Permits: More than 1,000 sets of rules, regulations and permit forms
- Miles of fiber: More than 500
- Number of DAS sites: Approximately 1,000
Benefits
- Better mobile coverage
- Improved voice quality
- Faster downloads
- Quicker Internet response
- Emergency location (911)
