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.