PEAKNET CASE STUDY
Transmission Tower ANL-35
An existing two carrier transmission tower in Tarpon Springs, Florida with three transmission circuits critical to Duke Energy’s reliability structure.
The Challenge
Improve LTS service without disruption of power or wireless service while safely upgrading the equipment.
The Solution
PeakNet determined that due to the nature of the existing and extensive load on the transmission circuits, rather than having all circuits de-energized the safest and most effective course of action was to add Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) and Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) by using a three-circuit simultaneous hotline. PeakNet and Duke Energy worked together to put in place a safe work plan, which included several site visits with Duke Energy management to allay any concerns and to streamline the upgrades.
The Results
The upgrade was successfully completed within a narrow timeframe, and within Duke’s stringent safety guidelines for working in and around transmission circuits. Post-upgrade, the customer noted an increase speed by 50%.
TYPE OF SOLUTION
Transmission Tower Collocation
GOAL
Safely Improve LTS service without disruption
RESULT
Increased speeds by 50%
