In-Building Cellular (DAS)
Full bars on every floor.
Energy-efficient glass, concrete, and below-grade parking block cellular signals, and residents notice the moment a call drops in the elevator. ResidentFi designs and installs distributed antenna systems and carrier-approved boosters that bring every major carrier's signal inside the building.
Why modern buildings lose signal
Low-emissivity glass, steel framing, concrete decks, and underground parking are excellent at keeping weather out and equally good at keeping cellular signals out. The result is a building that looks new and feels disconnected the moment a resident steps off the sidewalk.
Distributed antenna systems
A DAS captures carrier signals from a rooftop antenna or a direct carrier feed and distributes them through the building over fiber and coaxial cable to small antennas on each floor. Residents on every major carrier get a strong, consistent signal in their units, the elevators, and the garage.
Boosters for smaller buildings
Garden-style and mid-rise communities often need only carrier-approved signal boosters in the problem areas. We measure the signal, identify the dead zones, and specify the smallest system that solves the problem.
Public-safety coverage
Many jurisdictions now require in-building coverage for first-responder radios before a certificate of occupancy is issued. ResidentFi designs and installs emergency responder communication systems and coordinates the testing with the authority having jurisdiction.
What is included
In-Building Cellular (DAS): what we provide
Multi-carrier DAS
One system that serves every major carrier.
Signal surveys
Floor-by-floor measurement before and after installation.
Carrier coordination
Approvals and feeds arranged with each carrier.
Public-safety systems
First-responder radio coverage designed to local code.
Shared infrastructure
Fiber and pathways shared with the property network.
Ongoing monitoring
System health watched by our network operations center.
Questions
Common questions
Does the DAS replace Wi-Fi?
No. Wi-Fi carries most data inside the building; the DAS carries cellular voice and data for residents' mobile plans. Communities usually need both.
Is a DAS required by code?
Cellular coverage is not, but many jurisdictions require public-safety radio coverage in new buildings. We handle both in one design.
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