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Sprint to Deploy LTE Small Cell Solution for Energy Savings Project in Buildings

Sprint to Deploy LTE Small Cell Solution for Energy Savings Project in Buildings Image Credit: Sprint

Sprint announced that Sprint Magic Box, an LTE small cell solution will be deployed in approximately 100 City of Pittsburgh buildings to provide connectivity a fully integrated Energy Savings as a Service initiative.

Sprint Magic Box and Sprint LTE modems with Wi-Fi will connect BOSS Smart Plugs installed in the City of Pittsburgh buildings. The BOSS Smart Plugs can be added to any electrical device that simply needs to be scheduled off when the buildings are unoccupied, ultimately netting meaningful cost savings and granting the city a reduced carbon footprint, says Sprint.

Sprint claims that the Magic Box is the world's first all-wireless small cell, and it improves data coverage and increases download and upload speeds on average by 200 percent. This low cost, self-configuring small cell provides indoor coverage averaging up to 30,000 square feet, but its signal also extends data coverage to Sprint customers in nearby businesses. 

Scott Santi, Head of Network Deployment & Operations, Sprint
This is a great example of how Sprint Magic Box is making a difference for our customers with a data connectivity solution that's so simple to use. We're proud to play a part in launching this innovative program to increase energy efficiencies and lower costs with the City of Pittsburgh.

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