Background
A 2.5 million sq. ft. mixed-use real estate development (retail, office, residential towers, underground parking) required:
- Secure tenant connectivity
- Smart building automation
- HD video surveillance
- EV charging management
- Public safety communications
- Flexible broadband for pop-up retail & events
Traditional Wi-Fi + carrier DAS was:
- Expensive to install and operate
- Complex to manage across multiple buildings
- Difficult to guarantee tenant-level
- SLA Limited in outdoor and underground coverage
The developer wanted a future-proof digital infrastructure that increases property value and tenant retention.
Solution: EdgeNectar CompactOne Private 5G
The developer deployed CompactOne integrated 5G Core and Radio units across rooftops and underground parking areas.
Key technical features:
- Integrated 5G Core + CU/DU + RRU (all-in-one)
- IP67-rated outdoor system
- 400 RRC users per cell
- DL up to 1.5 Gbps
- Sub-20ms user plane latency
Deployment Architecture
- Rooftop CompactOne for campus-wide coverage
- Dedicated network resources:
- Property management systems
- Surveillance Tenant private networks
- Neutral host extension
- Onsite 5G core keeps data within firewall
Results
- Increased Asset Value
The property was marketed as a “5G Smart Campus Ready” development, attracting tech
tenants.
2. 30% Lower Infrastructure Complexity
Fewer access points and cabling compared to Wi-Fi + DAS.
3. Enhanced Security
All surveillance and building control traffic remains on private network.
4. New Revenue Model
Developer monetized:
- Dedicated private network resource to tenants
- Premium IoT services
- Event-based temporary networks
5. Business Impact
- Faster tenant onboarding (network ready in minutes)
- Reduced OPEX via simplified NMS portal
- Higher tenant satisfaction and retention
