Comcast Business Deployed Annapolis Private Wireless Network
The company integrated CBRS technology and Neutral Host cellular coverage at the Smartlink headquarters.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Comcast Business has launched a private wireless network at the Smartlink headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland. The platform combines Citizens Broadband Radio Service technology with Neutral Host cellular coverage to enhance in-building connectivity.
Why it matters
This solution aims to resolve common in-building connectivity challenges for businesses. By integrating systems, the platform reduces the overall cost and complexity of maintaining wireless infrastructure.
The system operates on Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) technology and leverages existing fiber infrastructure. It integrates Neutral Host cellular coverage and private wireless into one managed platform.
The players
Comcast Business
This is a division of the telecommunications conglomerate Comcast that provides internet, phone, and network services to nearly 3 million business customers.
Smartlink
This company specializes in the design and construction of wireless infrastructure for the telecommunications industry.
The details
The deployment at Smartlink, an infrastructure design firm, uses MVNO relationships to support its wireless capabilities. This integrated approach simplifies how companies manage complex mobile and private network needs.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: The report on the network deployment was published.
The Tech Race
This integration follows the industry trend of leveraging Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) technology to provide localized high-speed connectivity. It marks a shift away from relying solely on traditional macro-cellular towers for internal office wireless infrastructure.
Businesses can expect simplified network management and more reliable indoor cellular service through this platform. These improvements reduce the technical hurdles associated with maintaining separate private and public wireless systems.
The takeaway
Adopting integrated private wireless solutions allows companies to gain better control over their internal communication environments. Organizations should evaluate whether their existing fiber infrastructure can support similar hybrid wireless platforms to lower operational costs.
Further reading
For more information on industry trends, visit the Telecommunications section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lightwave.
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