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How Network helps construction professionals to send and receive information efficiently

As the construction industry continues to become more mobile with various types of connected devices at the jobsite as well as embedded into facilities, a big focus has been on how to access and manage data streams to and from the devices. For construction, much discussion has centered on the types of devices and software. However, have you considered the ways in which the network will impact how that information is sent and received? There is a big transition happening among the wireless carriers-something contractors might want to consider as they are developing mobile strategies.

For construction companies, the sunset of 2G could have big implications both for connected devices at the jobsite and the ongoing lifecycle of devices in facilities management. For example, AT&T, www.att.com, Dallas, Texas, has announced it is planning to shut down its 2G networks by approximately Jan. 1, 2017.

Particularly targeted to industries such as construction, last year, Sprint, www.sprint.com, Overland Park, Kan., also announced its plans to cease service on the iDEN Nextel National Network, moving these customers to Sprint Direct Connect, Sprint's 3G CDMA network.

 

What does this mean for construction companies? Every place a business has a network connection a decision will have to be made for which type of network to use: 2G, 3G, or 4G. This includes infrastructure in facilities, equipment tracked using GPS and cellular networks, mobile security systems, and more. Here is the catch: The decision may not be as simple as faster is better.

Thad Lutgens, IT Director, L.P.R. Construction Co., www.lprconstruction.com, Loveland, Colo., says, "As far as mobile sites, such as oil and gas rigs, these groups need to focus on technologies with the largest footprint."

He points to the new whitepaper titled 2G, 3G, 4G . OMG! What G Is Right for M2M?, which indicates 3G is the most expansive. Lutgens agrees, saying, "From my experience, with our company traveling to very remote areas throughout the U.S., I would have to agree with that. 3G CDMA coverage is far more expanded than any other."

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