AT&T has joined Cal Poly’s 5G Innovation Lab, which will expand wireless coverage in Poly Canyon, according to the university. Certification for the network was completed Aug. 5 after testing by an AT&T approved vendor. The certification process includes performance checks and 911 service verification.
Poly Canyon, located on the northern edge of campus, is used for student research and projects. The integration of AT&T into Cal Poly’s 5G network will help students who previously had limited connectivity access cloud based applications without interruption in the area.
With AT&T’s certification, Cal Poly is among the first universities in the country to operate a verified two-carrier neutral host network, according to 5G Innovation Lab’s website. The addition creates a two-carrier neutral host system. The system is designed to improve reliability and provide seamless mobility for calls and data across campus.
“This collaboration will significantly improve connectivity for students, faculty and visitors have seamless access to the tools and resources they need” Said Jamaal Smith, Kajeet vice president of sales and business development, private wireless networks
Program lead Sajaa Altaleb said in the press release the certification will help expand access to digital resources in Poly Canyon thus supporting Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” mission.