Smart, Secure Connectivity for K–12 Schools
Reliable Signal from the Front Office to the Playground
K–12 schools depend on strong, reliable cellular connectivity and school communication systems to support day-to-day operations, enhance safety measures, and enable modern learning tools. From administrative offices to classrooms, gyms, and portable buildings, Wilson Connectivity systems help ensure staff can communicate clearly, emergency alerts are never delayed, and students can access digital resources when needed. Our solutions are designed to overcome the coverage challenges found in older buildings, thick construction materials, and expanding school footprints—delivering seamless signal across the entire school environment.
Connectivity Solutions Built for Education
Staff and Faculty Communication
From teachers coordinating across classrooms to administrators managing daily operations, clear and consistent cellular signal keeps everyone connected. Whether in the main office, portable classrooms, or maintenance areas, in-building systems ensure communication doesn’t drop when it’s needed most.Emergency Readiness and Response
In the event of an emergency, seconds matter. Wilson Connectivity solutions strengthen in-building signal for all carriers, enabling reliable communication with first responders, alert systems, and internal safety protocols—helping schools act quickly and effectively.
Connecting Schools to a Safer Future
Rochester District 59’s schools near O’Hare International Airport faced a major safety issue: stainless-steel, noise-abatement roofing blocked cellular signal, leaving several buildings with zero indoor coverage. After a school principal was unable to make an emergency call, the district partnered with Wilson Connectivity to install a custom passive DAS across 11 schools. The upgrade immediately restored reliable in-building cellular coverage, enabling life-saving communication, supporting safety software deployment, and laying the groundwork for advanced future initiatives like 3D campus mapping.
- Rochester 59’s noise-abatement roof materials resulted in essentially zero indoor cell coverage across some schools
- A Wilson Connectivity-certified integrator conducted full connectivity surveys and designed tailored DAS solutions for each building
- Six Enterprise 4300s and ten Enterprise 1300 amplifiers were installed, with additional infrastructure for buildings with steel roofing
- In-building cellular signal improved instantly, enabling the launch of emergency communication tools that rely on mobile connectivity
- The upgrades equipped the district for future safety investments, enhancing security and confidence among staff, students, and parents
K-12 Communication and Connectivity Solutions
School Administration Benefits From an Affordable Cellular Solution
At Bedford, Massachusetts’ Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary, administrators found themselves cut off from communication during critical times due to a lack of in-building cellular coverage. To solve this, the school district worked with a local integrator to install Wilson Connectivity’s cost-effective cellular repeater systems—reusing existing cabling and deploying two repeaters, an outdoor antenna, and twelve indoor antennas. The upgrade transformed connectivity, ensuring reliable signal throughout the school, improving safety, and enabling expansion to neighboring schools.
- School principal and administrators previously experienced complete loss of cell signal in key areas like conference rooms
- The Wilson Connectivity solution fit the school’s tight budget while delivering broad, reliable coverage
- Existing coax infrastructure was repurposed to streamline installation and avoid structural changes
- Signal coverage was restored across administrative zones—enabling critical, uninterrupted communication and peace of mind
Wireless Connectivity Solutions for K-12
See how industry-leading solutions from Wilson Connectivity support the needs of K-12 Education.
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