A major airport is a city within a city. Encompassing a diverse physical infrastructure, it serves millions of transit passengers and hundreds of public and private organizations, each with demanding communications needs. Requirements range from always-on, mission-critical communication for airlines and public safety agencies, to basic Internet connections for passengers. A single airport may simultaneously host seven or more separate networks at significant complexity and cost. Additionally, video and advanced PMR features are adding additional technical and financial challenges to airports operating on strict budgets. This strategic white paper examines how airport operators can address these diverse communications requirements.
It offers analysis, designs, solutions and business models for creating a financially viable ultra-broadband wireless network based on LTE, the global standard for mobile ultra-broadband. This will make any airport more efficient and ready for future innovations.