Enabling
smarter
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As governments and municipal authorities look for new ways to support the needs of citizens and communities through communications infrastructure, neutral host solutions are emerging as a valuable and viable option for achieving connectivity goals.

The reason for this is clear: neutral hosted networks enable authorities to provide the connectivity and smart services that enhance citizens’ lives in a simpler, more cost-effective way.

Partnering with BAI to deploy a neutral host network allows public authorities to build future-ready communications infrastructure with no large upfront capital investment.

These high-capacity, high-availability, multi-use networks enable the communications ecosystem that network operators and authorities need to meet demands for high-speed communications, inform community planning and build smarter communities.

At BAI, we have a proven history of building strategic partnerships with municipal authorities and designing innovative engineering solutions that meet their network connectivity needs.

To see how this unique combination can benefit you, get in touch with us for a conversation today.

As 5G coverage expands globally, new and exciting opportunities for innovation are presenting themselves. Governments need to start investing in their infrastructure plans now, as technology updates move at a breathtaking pace far removed from the much more sluggish speed of planning and implementation.

This is where we can help. It wouldn’t be right to say we are ‘old hands’ at such a new technology, but we are certainly at the forefront of 5G implementation.

In New York City, Transit Wireless, a majority owned BAI company, was awarded a franchise agreement to install, operate, and maintain equipment and facilities, including base stations and access-point facilities, on city-owned street and traffic light poles as well as some privately owned utility poles. The agreements also cover bus stop shelters, automatic public washrooms, and LinkNYC kiosks, subject to additional City approvals.

Explore how BAI are building the smart communities of tomorrow

The smart communities of the future will depend on having ubiquitous network coverage for users, whether indoors, outdoors, at home, in the office or on the move. BAI can help provide this through small cell wireless networks.

Our small cell networks provide an ideal solution for government and municipal authorities, using low-powered small cell stations to complement macro cells in densely populated areas.

By filling voids in the coverage and capacity of wireless networks, authorities can deliver network densification in areas where there is high demand for mobile data.

Our solutions can be easily installed on existing infrastructure such as traffic lights or utility poles with no requirement for high power availability or HVAC equipment. Crucially, they can also be upgraded to accommodate future wireless demand.

BAI and our partners have a wealth of experience working with local governments and municipalities, installing small cell equipment and networks in a wide variety of public, city-owned locations.

To discover how small cell networks can enable you to meet ever-increasing wireless demands, start a small cell conversation today with us.

BAI provides fibre connectivity for MNOs, fibre network operators (FNOs) and municipalities around the world. Our fibre optic networks run within three of North America’s largest metro areas – New York City, San Francisco, and Toronto.

In addition, we have recently been appointed by Transport for London to deploy fibre throughout the London Underground, bringing a single integrated backbone of digital connectivity to the UK capital.

Using our vast fibre optic backbone, we make it easier for government agencies to secure new connections and provide smooth communications across cities.

Mobilitie, a BAI Communications company, has deployed more than 100,000 fibre miles across key US markets, including New York City, Chicago and the Bay Area, and holds CLEC/CPCN status across all 50 US states. Its best-in-class combination of people, processes and technology ensures customers enjoy a superior experience from end-to-end.

Signal Point Systems, a Mobilitie company, is a market leader in advancing mission effectiveness through military-grade connectivity. This is achieved by delivering both cutting-edge fibre and wireless solutions as well as traditional macro, small cell, and in-building solutions. Signal Point fibre solutions include Fibre-to-the- Home (FTTH), Fibre to the Cell (FTTC), Fibre to the Everything (FTTx) along with Private 5G network offerings and IoT connectivity. Thus, enabling the deployment of leading-edge communications infrastructure in a timely manner and compliant with strict military standards.   

Transit Wireless, a majority owned BAI company, keeps New York City connected via its 257.5km, carrier grade, 864-strand count fibre optic network that links to five base station hotels. This network delivers multiple connectivity options for high bandwidth applications and edge data centre co-location.

In Toronto, we have installed over 75km of high-count fibre throughout the Toronto Transit system and provide leased or long-term Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) dark fibre to wireless and wireline carriers, wholesale, and enterprise customers.

To discover how neutral host fibre networks can provide your city with a high-speed connectivity backbone, start a fibre conversation today with us.