Chicago Luxury High-Rise Deploys ADC In-Building Wireless Solution

The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago has selected ADC’s  InterReach Fusion in-building cellular systems to provide clear and consistent cellular coverage for staff, visitors, and guests at the Chicago landmark.


“We wanted an in-building wireless system that could support all of the carriers in the area, and ADC (News - Alert) came highly recommended by carriers and consultants,” said Jerry Chang, IT director at the Trump International Hotel and Tower, in a statement.

Chang pointed out that the Fusion system has eliminated service complaints from subscribers to the carriers who are on it so far, and the hotel hopes to have agreements with all other carriers soon.

ADC officials said that InterReach Fusion in-building distributed antenna system (DAS) feeds 174 remote antenna units (RAUs).

Officials said that because of the Fusion system’s active architecture, deployment teams were able to leverage existing fiber cabling in utility risers to extend signals from Main Hubs to Expansion hubs located on various floors, while the RAUs are linked to Expansion Hubs via standard CATV cable.

The company officials claimed that this DAS architecture allows the RAU to be placed close to the user in strategic areas of the property where coverage improvement is needed most. The system delivers wireless service to all guest rooms as well as the reception area, a 23,000 square-foot spa, meeting rooms, the restaurant, and the bar.

“InterReach Fusion’s high-performance architecture and ADC’s proven ability to deliver effective coverage in high-rise hotels and residences has led to deployments in hospitality venues across the globe as quality wireless service is increasingly viewed as an essential amenity,” said John Spindler, vice president of product management for ADC, in a statement.

Spindler said that the deployment at the Trump International Hotel and Tower leverages expertise gained through other high-profile deployments such as the City of Dreams in Macau, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, and many of the premiere properties on the Las Vegas strip.

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