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The End of 2024 | Kicking Off 2025 | Happy Holidays from In Building Wireless
As 2024 comes to an end, we wanted to thank our customers, partners, prospects (and whoever else you are) for your continuing interest and support of IBWS and its mission to provide superior in-building cellular (DAS) and radio (ERRCS) communication services. We know...
In-Building Wireless Solutions (IBWS): What we do.
Previous blogs have focused primarily on the nuances of Cellular DAS and ERRCS. For those of you who’ve read it, thank you: for those of you who’ve hit the delete key, I get it, you’re busy. But this one is about explaining what we do and how we might differ from...
Comparing the Challenges of Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) and Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) and Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are essential for ensuring reliable communication within buildings. ERRCS is designed for emergency responders, while Cellular DAS enhances cell phone coverage for...
Wi-Fi Calling Versus Cellular DAS
Should a building owner or facilities manager ever consider installing a Wi-Fi network for Wi-Fi calling in lieu of a Cellular Distributed Antenna System (DAS) when the cellular signal is poor? The short answer: No! We could end this here but then what then would be...
ERRCS in 2024
Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) are essential for ensuring that first responders can communicate effectively in all areas of a building during emergencies. The prevalence of ERRCS in the United States has been growing over the last five years,...
Cellular DAS Versus ERRCS
We’ve maintained for some time that Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) or ERCES (…Communication Enhancement…) are the flip side of the same public safety coin: Cellular DAS is critical to make 911...
Cellular DAS 101
A Cellular Distributed Antenna System (DAS) is designed to improve cellular coverage and capacity in areas with poor signal reception or high user demand. Various entities and locations can benefit from implementing a Cellular DAS, including: Large buildings:...
AHJs & FCC License Holders
Despite the work of numerous organizations (most notably the Safer Buildings Coalition, www.saferbuildings.org) the process for the installation of an Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) varies too much by jurisdiction (in our humble opinion). We’ve...
When Is An ERRCS Mandatory? | In-Building Wireless Solutions
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Code Council (ICC) have developed national model codes to address in-building wireless communications. These codes include the National Fire Code, National Electrical Code, and the International...