Our Cellular Offload Hotspot vs Traditional DAS (Distributed Antenna System)
Let’s get the #1 question out of the way, cost. A traditional DAS system will cost $5 - $20 per square foot of area being covered. Cellular Offload Services Hotspot is FREE, yes FREE to the business owner for helping us build a decentralized cellular offload network.
A DAS (Distributed Antenna System) and Cellular Offload Services Hotspot serve different purposes in cellular connectivity, but they can be compared based on their approach to coverage and infrastructure.
DAS (Distributed Antenna System)
A DAS is a network of antennas strategically placed within a building or area to enhance cellular coverage. It works by distributing cellular signals from a carrier’s base station throughout the structure or location.
Pros:
- Improves coverage and capacity, especially in large buildings (stadiums, airports, hospitals, etc.).
- Works with major carrier networks.
- Can support multiple carriers if designed as a neutral-host system.
- Reliable and proven technology for boosting signals indoors.
Cons:
- Expensive to install.
- Requires agreements with mobile carriers.
- Deployment can be complex and time-consuming.
Cellular Offloading Services Hotspot
Our Hotspot is a decentralized wireless network that leverages crowd-sourced hotspots and partnerships with traditional carriers (like T-Mobile, AT&T, Boost Mobile) to provide mobile service. It operates using community-run 5G small cells.
Pros:
- Uses a decentralized model, reducing dependence on traditional telecom infrastructure.
- Free to business owners.
- Incentivizes companies to deploy hotspots and contribute to network coverage.
Cons:
- Coverage depends on community adoption and hotspot density.
- Still a new technology but maturing quickly.
- Limited device compatibility compared to major carriers.
Key Differences
Which one is better?
If you need enterprise-grade, reliable coverage inside large buildings, DAS is the better choice.
If you’re for an alternative, decentralized, free mobile service, Cellular Offload Services Hotspot is the perfect solution to your small business as it gains widespread adoption.