--- title: Beijing Metro chooses Andrew for wireless coverage leading up to Olympics - Developing Telecoms description: Beijing Metro chooses Andrew for wireless coverage leading up to Olympics canonical_url: https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/1193-beijing-metro-chooses-andrew-for-wireless-coverage-leading-up-to-olympics.html language: en-GB date: 2013-08-14T14:38:47Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/1193-beijing-metro-chooses-andrew-for-wireless-coverage-leading-up-to-olympics.html. Schema.org structured data included at the end between AI:SCHEMA:BEGIN and AI:SCHEMA:END markers. markdown-tokens: 1298 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/1193-beijing-metro-chooses-andrew-for-wireless-coverage-leading-up-to-olympics.html. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Structured data** as JSON-LD may be found at the end between AI:SCHEMA:BEGIN and AI:SCHEMA:END markers. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. As projects continue in preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Andrew Wireless Solutions is helping to ensure wireless coverage is well up to standard in Beijing Metro's six rail lines... As projects continue in preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Andrew Wireless Solutions is helping to ensure wireless coverage is well up to standard in Beijing Metro's six rail lines... Andrew, a division of CommScope, has been chosen to supply and install wireless networking systems to improve coverage and add network capacity in the Metro lines, which will see heavy use during the upcoming international event. Andrew's Radiax radiating cables and in some cases ION M repeaters are being deployed to support private, public and security wireless usage. The Capital Airport Express Line will use Andrew's equipment for all three applications, ensuring company personnel, passengers and first responders have available wireless signals in the line's tunnels and on platforms. Passengers with GSM, CDMA, or GPRS-enabled mobile devices will benefit from the enhanced signal capabilities, while emergency personnel and railway employees will have dedicated networks for doing their jobs. Patrick Leung, Managing Director, Andrew Telecommunications (China) is keen to point out his company's pedigree in China: "Andrew has a strong track record in supporting rail systems around the world, including 12 previous projects in Beijing. In fact, Andrew has supported nearly 30 metro rail projects in Shanghai, Guangzhou and other major Chinese cities." The Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games has predicted that Beijing will receive 6.4 million visitors during the events, which would have put Beijing Metro's previous wireless network capacity under strain. "Beijing and other cities in China are witnessing rapid expansion of their metropolitan railway systems," said Leung. ". We continue to place high priority in helping develop the Chinese wireless market." Installing, tuning and activating new radio networks in subway systems is often challenging, with work limited to off-hour periods. Access to the Beijing lines is only available from midnight until 4:00 am each day, making efficiency a top priority for this project. To assist in meeting deadlines, Andrew implemented a new product inspection process to protect against quality issues that might cause delays. Thanks to these efforts, the first trials are planned for April 1, and Beijing Metro expects to activate the networks for passenger use by August when the Games begin. 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