In-Building Wireless: The Fourth Utility? [Sponsored by CommScope]

While Wi-Fi has become a common expectation of any modern building, it is interesting to see that individuals and businesses alike are increasingly relying on mobile data indoors, where an estimated 70-80% of mobile traffic originates.

This is the topic of discussion in this latest episode of The Five Nine Podcast as we’re joined by CommScope experts Upendra Pingle, Senior VP of Intelligent Cellular Networks, and Kevin Swank, Product Marketing Strategist of Intelligent Cellular Networks.

Sitting down to discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities of in-building wireless, Pingle kicks things off by emphasizing that connectivity is becoming the "fourth utility," essential for supporting applications like voice, video, and emerging tech.

Building on this, Swank highlights some of the key use cases of in-building wireless today, such as cellular bandwidth in stadiums and supporting robotic manufacturing processes. Further, the duo also dive into the challenges of indoor signal penetration at higher frequencies.

Listen to the full episode to explore how in-building cellular tech is shaping industries like entertainment, healthcare, and education.

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