Andrew, the CommScope, Inc., division that is a global leader in communications systems and products, has won a major contract to upgrade the existing communications infrastructure on one of Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit rail lines to support a third generation wireless network—the first 3G service for an underground radio network in Singapore.
As part of this project, Andrew will work with IntraWave, the infrastructure service provider for commercial wireless services on the North East Line of Singapore’s MRT rail network. The existing communications infrastructure, which Andrew designed and was activated in 2002, supports only second generation, or 2G, mobile devices. This upgrade is designed to provide North East Line commuters with better overall wireless coverage and reception, as well as greater bandwidth and download speeds when using 3G mobile devices. This is intended to enable commuters to make full use of mobile applications such as video calls, video and music downloads and Internet services.
“This project elevates wireless coverage on Singapore’s underground mass transit system to the next level,” said Matt Melester, vice president and general manager, Wireless Innovations, Andrew. “It is designed to enable commuters to reap the full benefits of 3G technology while on the move—something that will be welcomed by the many Singapore residents here who are tech-savvy consumers and early adopters of technology.”
The infrastructure upgrade will support the various 3G applications and services offered by the three local Singapore operators—SingTel Mobile, StarHub Mobile and MobileOne Network.
“Andrew was a perfect choice for this project because of its legacy in wireless technologies, strong track record and competency to provide excellent solutions that will spearhead our efforts on this project,” said Veni P.K., general manager, IntraWave.
Superior underground coverage
Andrew will provide a complete end–to-end service for IntraWave, from designing and manufacturing the required system components, through to on-site installation. Andrew will deploy its ION™-M fiber distributed antenna system in the underground, with remote units installed at each of the line’s 16 stations connecting into the ION system for 2G and 3G coverage throughout.
Andrew also will install the Andrew Integrated Management and Operating System (A.I.M.O.S.), a software-based solution for fault, configuration and inventory management for distributed antenna systems, enabling operators to detect and track any problems in their network.
The installation, commissioning and testing period has begun and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Andrew’s Intelligent Optical Network (ION) system is part of the company’s comprehensive coverage and capacity product portfolio, which includes Node repeaters, RADIAX® radiating coaxial cable, in-building antennas, supporting passive devices, and worldwide support teams for network design, installation and testing. The company has more than 15 years of experience in designing, installing and managing large and complex radio frequency distribution systems for metropolitan railways, building owners, and public mobile radio and telephone operators throughout the world. Major projects have included the 2006 World Cup stadiums; major venues used during the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games; the tallest building in the world—Building 101 in Taipei, Taiwan; metro rails in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Montreal; the Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport; and Germany’s Inter-City Express high speed rail.
RADIAX is a registered trademark and ION is a trademark of CommScope, Inc.
About CommScope
CommScope, Inc. (NYSE:CTV)(www.commscope.com) is a world leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks. Through its Andrew® brand, it is a global leader in radio frequency subsystem solutions for wireless networks. Through its SYSTIMAX® and Uniprise® brands, CommScope is the global leader in structured cabling systems for business enterprise applications. It is also the premier manufacturer of coaxial cable for broadband cable television networks and one of the leading North American providers of environmentally secure cabinets for DSL and FTTN applications. Backed by strong research and development, CommScope combines technical expertise and proprietary technology with global manufacturing capability to provide customers with infrastructure solutions for evolving global communications networks in more than 130 countries around the world.
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