BOSTON and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov.
9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- American Tower Corporation
(NYSE: AMT) and Ruckus® Networks™, an ARRIS company, today
announced the first commercial Citizens Broadband Radio Service
(CBRS) Private LTE network deployment at International Speedway
Corporation's (ISC) newly-renovated ISM Raceway in Phoenix. The solution delivers expanded
connectivity to motorsports enthusiasts for the ultimate fan
experience in the INfield, grandstands, camping grounds and
Midway.
"Our top priority is to provide fans with a thrilling, safe,
world-class experience," said Craig
Neeb, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation and
Development Officer, ISC. "We've made significant upgrades and
enhancements to modernize ISM Raceway, and we believe the
comprehensive Wi-Fi broadband and CBRS LTE network solution
deployed by American Tower and ARRIS will provide the constant
connectivity our fans need to enjoy and share their experience. It
will also improve race-day communications for our partners and
employees."
The new technology will debut alongside ISM Raceway's Opening
Weekend on November 9, 10 and 11. The
Raceway underwent a two-year, $178
million modernization project to make it one of the premiere
motorsports and entertainment destinations. The weekend will
feature multiple races, anchored by the Monster Energy NASCAR®
Cup Series Can-Am 500.
"We are excited to work with ISC to bring the next generation of
wireless connectivity to their nationally recognized motorsports
parks," said Jake Rasweiler, Senior
Vice President, Managed Networks, U.S. Tower, a division of
American Tower Corporation. "As a leading provider of in-building
and venue-based solutions, we utilize best-in-class products to
deliver fully managed, turnkey offerings that allow ISC to deliver
exceptional end-user experiences with the required performance and
reliability."
CBRS could be a game changer for wireless connectivity. It
provides the opportunity to leverage 3.5 GHz spectrum to enable
organizations to establish their own LTE networks. This makes it
ideal for in-building and public space applications where cellular
signals are weak, or spectrum is limited, but data demand is not.
Ruckus® Networks™, an ARRIS company, was the first to secure
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) CBRS certification for their
indoor and outdoor LTE Access Points (APs). The ISM Raceway
solution deployed by American Tower includes the Federated Wireless
Spectrum Controller and the Ruckus Q710 and Q910 LTE APs.
American Tower also installed the Ruckus T310 series and T610
series outdoor 802.11ac APs.
"ARRIS excels in providing world-class connectivity solutions to
large public venues, and we are proud to add ISM Raceway to that
list," said Tim O'Loughlin,
President of U.S. Sales, Global Marketing, and Customer Operations,
ARRIS. "With our Ruckus products on-site, NASCAR fans will have
better connectivity to upload and download content like videos,
photos and apps -- or engage on social media -- allowing them to be
just as fast as their favorite driver out on the race track."
The deployment at ISM Raceway is part of ARRIS's multi-track
agreement with ISC to bring high-speed Wi-Fi to the fans, staff,
and crews who support the events. ARRIS previously worked with ISC
to install carrier-class Ruckus Wi-Fi products at Daytona
International Speedway.
About American Tower Corporation
American Tower, one
of the largest global REITs, is a leading independent owner,
operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate
with a portfolio of over 170,000 communications sites. For more
information about American Tower, please
visit www.americantower.com.
About Ruckus Networks
Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS
company, is redefining connectivity around the globe. With our
partners, we build secure wired and wireless access networks for
organizations that place a premium on connectivity experiences for
end users as well as simplicity. Follow Ruckus on Twitter,
Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and subscribe to our
blog.
About ARRIS
ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ:
ARRS) is powering a smart, connected world. The company's leading
hardware, software and services transform the way that people and
businesses stay informed, entertained and connected. For more
information, visit www.arris.com.
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ARRIS, the ARRIS logo, Ruckus and Ruckus Networks are
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other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2018
ARRIS Enterprises LLC. All rights reserved.
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