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Texas A&M to Deploy Private LTE Network

  • By Matt Jones
  • 07/24/24

Texas A&M University Technology Services (TAMU TS) recently announced a partnership with managed connectivity solutions provider Kajeet to deploy a private LTE network solution on its campus in College Station, Texas, according to a news release. The Educational Broadband Service (EBS) 2.5GHz private cellular network was implemented specifically to boost the efficiency of the university’s parking operations.

The project uses the university’s band 41 license and involved deploying Radio Access Network equipment to set up a proof-of-concept network. The smaller, more strategic deployment met challenges specific to a heavily populated academic environment. The EBS solution uses handheld scanners to process automated payments via a private, cellular radio. The approach both stabilizes payment options and streamlines operational efficiency, the news release reports.

“Our collaboration with Texas A&M University Technology Services team exemplifies the impact that advanced connectivity solutions can have on large-scale operations,” said Kajeet CEO Ben Weintraub. “The success at the George Strait concert was a significant validation of our technology's capability to handle high-stakes, high-volume events with ease.”

A major goal of the project was to implement a system capable of holding up to cellular network congestion during high-use periods, the news release reports.

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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