Allegiant Stadium Cellular Upgrades
Las Vegas, NV
Project Overview:
In just seven months, Morse Electric successfully completed two major cellular upgrades around Allegiant Stadium in preparation for Super Bowl LVIII. These upgrades included expanding 5G coverage both inside and outside the stadium. Recognized as one of the most connected stadiums in the league, Allegiant Stadium presented unique challenges that Morse Electric overcame with innovative installation methods. For example, crews installed 5G and MatSing Lens antennas behind the stadium’s black aluminum ribbon board, enhancing signal strength outside while maintaining the stadium’s aesthetic with custom fabricated FRP panels. In total, Morse Electric dedicated over 30,000 man-hours to complete the upgrades.
Project Description:
Morse Electric’s scope of work included:
- Expanded existing 5G coverage:
- New 5G nodes, raceway, and backbone fiber and power to all suites, concourses and front of house public areas
- Added 234 5G nodes (antennas) around the venue
- oDAS Upgrades
- Engineered, fabricated, and installed custom mounting solutions for additional MatSing Lens antennas.
- Upgraded and enhanced C-Band transmission by installing new JMA diplexers and RF jumpers to 504 existing antennas
- Installed 250 new JMA radios to support the newly added C-Band technology
