Wireless companies beefing up systems(....)won't be dead spots at Con

[Khephra]

Wireless companies beefing up systems to try to ensure there won't be dead spots at convention

Verizon Wireless isn't quite ready to guarantee perfect cellphone coverage for the 35,000 delegates, journalists, and political animals who will be in Boston this month for the Democratic National Convention.

But it's spending nearly $2 million to try.

Verizon -- the largest US wireless carrier as well as the one that most heavily promotes its reputation for having the best coverage -- has rolled out a battery of cell-site upgrades in and around the FleetCenter. That will add about 20 percent more calling capacity.

A new transmitter on the arena ceiling can handle up to 400 simultaneous calls.

http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2004/07/08/wireless_companies_beefing_up_systems_to_try_to_ensure_there_wont_be_dead_spots_at_convention/

[DS1]

1. pfft. 400 calls. hello blackout

:eyes:

[Khephra]

2. That was my first thought too

It sure doesn't sound impressive considering how much is being spent on the project.

[Tellurian]

3. $2 Mil...400 calls...This is a joke..right?

cripes, after what they charge for cell phone usage? This is less than a bandaid fix..more like a liquid bandage lube to keep their contracts viable....