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Vail Cellular DAS Project. History 101. 1996 TCI franchise agreement. 2006 CenturyLink 86 node Wi-Fi network. 2008 CDOT fiber IGA. 2011 / 2012 Cellular DAS project. Our Goals. Increased cellular coverage and capacity. Multi-carrier network. Upgraded Wi–Fi.
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History 101 • 1996 TCI franchise agreement. • 2006 CenturyLink 86 node Wi-Fi network. • 2008 CDOT fiber IGA. • 2011 / 2012 Cellular DAS project.
Our Goals • Increased cellular coverage and capacity. • Multi-carrier network. • Upgraded Wi–Fi. • Partner to own, operate, and maintain the system. • No capital expenditure. • Fiber ... Fiber ... Fiber
The Outcome • Cellular repeater system in Village Transportation Center. • Twin tower macro site at Public Works. • Fiber based multi-carrier Distributed Antenna System. • Updated and expanded Wi-Fi. • Fiber ... Fiber ... Fiber.
What It Cost Us • Real Estate. • Staff Resources. • Hub site revenue.
Business Model • Single carrier ROI. • Crown Castle owns and operates the network. • Free public Wi-Fi managed by Aspen Wireless.
Project Status • Hub site built and operational. • Seven of 29 nodes up and operational. • Goal is to be fully operational ahead of the 2015 FIS World Alpine Championships.
Lessons Learned • Start early and be patient. • Timing is everything. • It’s a team project. • Don’t be greedy. • Don’t miss the bus.