SOLiD Introduces BARS for Fast, Cost-Efficient In-Building Connectivity

SOLiD BARS Targets Small and ‘Middleprise’ Buildings

SOLiD has unveiled the SOLiD BARS solution, designed to provide faster, simpler, and more cost-effective deployments of enterprise-grade connectivity for small to mid-sized “Middleprise” buildings. The distributed antenna system (DAS) claims to reduce “the cost and complexity of 4G and 5G connectivity and works with all three major U.S. carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.”

Simplified, Scalable Deployment

The SOLiD BARS solution delivers connectivity via quick-to-install Ethernet infrastructure connected to small remote units (RUs) throughout the building. A single headend can support up to 40 RUs with a low total cost of ownership (TCO). A cloud-based network management system enables IT teams, system integrators, and third-party operators to easily manage and monitor their systems, and the solution is backed by a three-year warranty.

Rapid Coverage with Off-Air Signals

“The SOLiD BARS solution utilizes “off-air” signals from the nearest cellular network tower to deliver in-building coverage immediately upon installation, eliminating the cost and delays associated with waiting for carrier-provided signal sources.” The solution supports up to three frequency bands per carrier and includes one of the few provider-specific consumer signal booster solutions fully compliant with FCC Part 20 rules, allowing quick deployment of robust coverage throughout small and mid-sized buildings.

Meeting the Connectivity Needs of Small to Mid-Sized Buildings

Smaller offices, hospitals, schools, retail locations, and commercial spaces can lack sufficient in-building cellular coverage. The company notes that full-scale, carrier-grade DAS systems may not be cost-effective for these venues, but reliable connectivity is still imperative to employees, tenants, and guests, particularly in bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments or multi-dwelling units (MDUs).

“Backed by our strong reputation for quality and sustainability, the multi-operator BARS solution delivers pre-approved, pervasive cellular coverage that balances performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness,” said Scott Deweese, president of SOLiD Americas. “Alongside our ALLIANCE 5G platform, SOLiD BARS gives small to mid-size commercial venues a flexible, simple solution to meet their immediate connectivity needs without complexity.”