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Vail Cellular DAS Project
History 101
• 1996 TCI franchise agreement.
• 2006 CenturyLink 86 node Wi-Fi network.
• 2008 CDOT fiber IGA.
• 2011 / 2012 Cellular DAS project.
Our Goals
• Increased cellular coverage and capacity.
• Multi-carrier network.• Upgraded Wi–Fi.• Partner to own, operate,
and maintain the system.• No capital expenditure.• Fiber ... Fiber ... Fiber
The Outcome
• Cellular repeater system in Village Transportation Center.
• Twin tower macro site at Public Works.
• Fiber based multi-carrier Distributed Antenna System.
• Updated and expanded Wi-Fi.
• Fiber ... Fiber ... Fiber.
What It Cost Us
• Real Estate.• Staff Resources.• Hub site revenue.
Business Model
• Single carrier ROI.• Crown Castle owns
and operates the network.
• Free public Wi-Fi managed by Aspen Wireless.
Project Status
• Hub site built and operational.
• Seven of 29 nodes up and operational.
• Goal is to be fully operational ahead of the 2015 FIS World Alpine Championships.
Lessons Learned
• Start early and be patient.
• Timing is everything. • It’s a team project.• Don’t be greedy. • Don’t miss the bus.