Think in terms of asset value, flexibility and future-proofing.

Your facilities are more than walls and roofs—they’re the foundation for modern manufacturing operations. Connectivity planning must align with building design, floor layouts, high-bay and warehouse spaces and materials that don’t block signals. Future-ready networks reduce costly retrofits, support expansions and enable flexible production layouts, while ensuring that OT and IT systems perform reliably. Well-integrated connectivity preserves asset value, simplifies renovations and keeps your facilities competitive as technology and operational needs evolve.

Think in terms of uptime, safety and throughput.

Production performance depends on always-on connectivity across the factory floor, warehouses and yards. Machine monitoring, mobile workstations, safety systems and real-time coordination break down without consistent coverage—leading to downtime, bottlenecks and safety risk. Strong connectivity improves visibility, reduces unplanned outages and keeps people and production moving efficiently, even during peak demand.

Think in terms of cost, risk and ROI.

Connectivity is no longer a background utility—it directly impacts margins. Network reliability affects downtime, labor efficiency, energy usage and capital planning. Modern, scalable connectivity reduces costly retrofits, lowers lifecycle costs and enables predictable operating expense models—helping finance teams control spend while supporting long-term growth and modernization.

Think in terms of visibility and flow.

End-to-end supply chain performance relies on real-time data. Connectivity powers inventory tracking, automated material handling, handheld scanners, yard management and fleet coordination. Inconsistent coverage creates blind spots, delays and inaccuracies. Reliable mobile connectivity ensures goods move faster, inventory stays accurate and logistics operations remain synchronized from dock to distribution.

Think in terms of precision and accountability.

Quality control and sustainability initiatives depend on connected systems. IoT sensors, automated inspections, environmental monitoring and energy management all require reliable cell signal. Strong connectivity supports consistent quality standards, reduces waste, enables traceability and simplifies ESG—helping manufacturers meet regulatory requirements while improving operational performance.

Wireless Carriers are essential to every mobility solution, and our model makes collaboration faster, easier and more predictable. While carrier-funded systems are less common today, our venue-funded approach removes uncertainty for enterprises while still creating value for Wireless Carriers.

• Secure guaranteed signal from AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile
• Align on design, power and optimization to meet Wireless Carrier standards
• Coordinate approvals for a seamless on-air transition
• Invite Wireless Carriers to contribute funding where applicable
• Continuously upgrade for next-gen technologies like 5G, C-Band and CBRS

Even when Wireless Carriers don’t fully fund the system, our structure makes participation attractive by reducing their capital burden and delivering network-aligned infrastructure that benefits your facility, workers and Wireless Carriers. By planning upfront and leveraging our Wireless Carrier relationships to secure your seat at the table, these deployments achieve greater success.

All of them. TDC provides “neutral host” solutions. Neutral host means a single shared infrastructure that supports multiple Wireless Carriers (AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile) at once. Instead of each Wireless Carrier installing its own system, a neutral-host DAS provides one platform that everyone can connect to—reducing cost, improving coverage and delivering a better experience for all users in the facility.

Yes. Our connectivity solutions are designed to support high-density environments and IoT deployments, including sensors, M2M connections and assembly-line sensors. Learn more here.

Today’s 5G comes in two forms: Standalone 5G (using high-frequency spectrum like C-Band and 2.5 GHz) and 5G New Radio (“5G-NR”), which runs on existing 4G LTE infrastructure. Standalone 5G requires carriers to deploy new, high-capacity spectrum, while 5G-NR leverages existing networks for broader coverage. Understanding these differences helps determine which use cases truly benefit from 5G.

Macro cell towers are designed to serve large outdoor areas, not penetrate deep into buildings. Even if a tower is nearby, its signal weakens when it hits dense materials like concrete, steel or Low-E glass. In busy areas, towers can also become overloaded.

Wi-Fi and cellular solve different problems and are complementary. Think of a DAS like your major highway, far reaching and travels with you. Wi-Fi is like a private road off the highway—focused on a specific area and limited to those boundaries and speed limits. Wi–Fi delivers localized connectivity and is great for data on known devices, but it can’t replace cellular for things like voice calls, high-capacity IoT applications, public safety and security, critical business applications or indoor to outdoor use cases. Cellular DAS or Private Networks provide higher reliability, better mobility, detailed analytics and stronger security.