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Mobi PCS Launches Hawaii’s First Distributed-Antenna System for Consumers,
Enhancing Network Coverage with Small Cell Sites
-- Hilo launched in July; other locations planned statewide --
Honolulu, HI—Mobi PCS has launched Hawaii’s first consumer distributed-antenna system (DAS), strengthening its coverage in Hilo.
DAS allows cellular network coverage where geography or lengthy zoning and construction processes exist. The system is also used in stadiums and other facilities that can be difficult to cover or where demand can suddenly surge.
In Hilo, where Mobi deployed DAS earlier this month, the Big Island’s geography creates natural barriers for wireless phone coverage for any company in the industry.
“DAS will allow Mobi PCS to offer the best coverage of any of Hawaii’s wireless carriers in Hilo,” explains Ed Kurzenski, vice president & chief technical officer. “We decided to invest in this technology because we know that it will help us provide the best service that we can to our customers in Hilo today and beyond in the near future.”
Mobi PCS will deploy the DAS technology in other areas around the state in coming months. These areas will be selected to increase in-building coverage and network capacity in key areas, as well as address issues with challenging geographic terrain.
While more expensive than traditional cellular network technology, DAS offers significant benefits in terms of visual impacts.
Unlike traditional tower-and-roof top cell sites, DAS only requires a remote radio head that measures one-foot by two-feet and a one-foot antenna. Both pieces of equipment are mounted on existing telephone or light poles.
DAS technology allows signals to travel from one base station through multiple small antennas in a particular area. Existing standard fiber optic cables distribute the signals.
About Mobi PCS
Mobi PCS is the only locally operated wireless network in the Hawaii. The company is owned by both investors and employees.
Utilizing its own 3G CDMA network providing state-wide coverage, Mobi PCS is Hawaii’s only wireless provider to offer unlimited local, long distance and Web-access wireless service plans to anywhere in the U.S. with no contracts, overage charges, credit checks or limits on inter-carrier calls. Rate plans start at $40 monthly, with a complete line of “all-you-can-use” optional services including unlimited directory assistance, Web access, text, video and picture messaging.
The eight Mobi PCS retail stores on Oahu are located in Pearlridge Center; Windward City Shopping Center; Kapolei Ace Center; Mililani Town Center; Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange; and Salt Lake Shopping Center; on Waialae Avenue; and at 1467 South King Street. In addition, Mobi PCS is available through 68 dealer locations across Oahu.
On the Big Island, Mobi PCS is available through retail locations in Hilo’s Prince Kuhio Plaza and inside Kona Coast Shopping Center’s KTA Super Store, as well as through eight dealers across the island.
On Maui, Mobi is available at its Queen Kaahumanu Center location in Kahului, as well as through a network of 10 dealers.
For more information call 688.MOBI or visit www.mobipcs.com.
Contacts:
Renee Awana
Direct (808) 723-2015
renee.awana@mobipcs.com
Deborah Sharkey
Mobile (808) 349-8221
dsharkey@hawaii.rr.com
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