The First Virtualized Network: Learning from Rakuten Mobile in Japan
Rakuten Mobile was the first company in the world to launch a fully virtualized network. The operator outpaced its competitors in September 2020 and has already surpassed five million subscribers, leading the 5G market in Japan. Rakuten’s 5G network, the world’s first native cloud network, was developed using the container-based Open Radio Access Network (RAN) […]
How Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) Streamline Connectivity
Have you heard of virtual operator services? Unlike classic operators that own their own wireless network infrastructure, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) rent wireless infrastructure from a larger carrier and sell their services. Let’s explain! These mobile operators use the RAN Sharing Model[1] to rent coverage space from large operators, then offer mobile telecom services. […]
Advances in Telecommunication: How Has the Market Changed in Recent Years?
We’re steadily moving closer to the reality of 5G in everyday life in various countries across the globe. Even before the introduction of 5G, the telecommunications industry has gone through several transformations over the years. For example, we used to rely on tall towers spread across the city to project signal transmission. Nowadays, we leverage […]
Belo Horizonte International Airport: QMC’s first airport DAS
The terminal achieved improved cellular quality for internet access and phone calls Minas Gerais is known for its culture, history, and indescribable cuisine. One of the main point of entry to Minas Gerais is Belo Horizonte International Airport, located in the municipality of Confins. The airport is home to one of the busiest terminals in […]
Leblon Shopping Center: 5-star connectivity for retailers and consumers
A 95% increase in cellular coverage for shoppers in a top-tier Rio de Janeiro mall The beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro is home to many attractions and popular destinations. In the affluent southern side of the city, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and Leblon Beach draw tourists and locals alike. Shopping Leblon is nestled perfectly between these two local landmarks on […]
QMC’s First C-DAS in Healthcare: Hospital do Coração do Brasil and Hospital Santa Luzia
Hospital do Coração do Brasil (HCBr) and Hospital Santa Luzia (HSL) are located in Brasília, Brazil’s capital. The hospitals are regional leaders in quality and service and form part of the D’Or São Luiz network, the largest network of private hospitals in Latin America. Separated by a corridor, the hospitals suffered from poor cellular signal quality for external and internal communication between medical staff and patients. THE D’OR SÃO LUIZ NETWORK BY THE NUMBERS 36 owned hospitals and 1 […]
WiFi vs DAS Solutions: Powering Tenant Connectivity in Commercial Office Buildings
As businesses look to define their ‘new normal’ in the wake of COVID-19, many have started charting their path back to the office. Whether they plan to give employees flexible hybrid options or implement a sweeping return-to-work plan, they’ll need to identify the best commercial space for the way they conduct business. In turn, the […]
DAS vs Wifi: Which is More Effective for Residential Connectivity?
In the world of residential real estate, it often feels like investors and developers never stop searching for the next big thing that will set their community apart from the pack. Whether it’s a state-of-the-art pool, smartphone-enabled security systems, or top-tier finishings, each new feature is improve the residential living experience and convince residents to […]
QMC Telecom, a US-based third-party operator, reimagines how CRE can deploy cellular networks
As published in Connected Real Estate Magazine for the Summer Issue As the commercial real estate industry grapples with the blended work environment, it has become clear that top-tier indoor connectivity is no longer a nice-to-have. For buildings vying to attract tenants into empty office spaces and companies looking to make offices more productive than […]
Active DAS Coverage: The Best Way to Increase Connectivity in Hospitals
Due to new health regulations and precautions, consumers, and businesses have adopted behaviors that will impact various sectors of the economy for the long term. One of the most affected industries is at the forefront of fighting COVID-19: hospitals. With unprecedented staffing and capacity issues, hospitals across the globe have to find new ways to […]
