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January 1, 2026
DAS/Indoor Wireless
A new Hybrid DAS system ensures reliable communication, safety, and simplicity for Madison Public Schools’ newest campus.
The Challenge: A Beautiful Location with a Signal Problem
When Madison Public Schools broke ground on the new Neck River Elementary in coastal Connecticut, they were building more than a school; they were building a future-ready learning environment for 640 students. But there was one not-so-small obstacle baked into the site itself: poor cell coverage. The campus sits near a small river and wooded area that has long caused headaches for cell users at nearby schools. Even before construction started, district leaders and their project manager knew signal strength would be an issue. “Even just walking the site, you’d lose reception,” recalled Adam Levitus, Senior Project Manager at Colliers Engineering & Design. “It wasn’t something we could fix after the fact. We had to design for it from day one. ”Reliable communication wasn’t just a convenience; it was a public safety issue. In an emergency, teachers, staff, and first responders need consistent cellular access. The district decided early on that a dedicated in-building system would be part of the plan.
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