Wilson Connectivity has rolled out a Hybrid Distributed Antenna System (DAS) aimed at mid-sized enterprise buildings, combining the simplicity of bidirectional amplifiers with the scalability of fiber-optic DAS. The Zinwave-powered system eliminates the need for costly carrier base stations, which often delay deployments by a year or more. By leveraging Part 20 and global certifications, Wilson’s Hybrid DAS enables average deployment times of 6–8 weeks, reducing space requirements by 80% and improving energy efficiency by 17% compared to conventional DAS systems.
The new platform supports both wideband and channelized optimization, accommodates SISO, 2×2, and 4×4 MIMO, and spans frequencies from 150 MHz to 5 GHz. This flexibility allows customers to consolidate multiple services—including 5G, CBRS private networks, FirstNet, public safety bands, and two-way radio—into a single infrastructure with straightforward upgrade paths. With up to 64 remote units supported per amplifier via RF-over-fiber distribution, the system scales to meet the coverage and capacity needs of campuses, hospitals, and enterprise facilities.
The Hybrid DAS launch comes alongside the opening of Wilson Connectivity’s new 150-employee manufacturing hub in St. George, Utah. The facility consolidates production and warehousing under one roof, boosting U.S. manufacturing capacity for private 5G and DAS solutions while reshoring Surface Mount Technology (SMT) jobs. This expansion positions Wilson to meet intensifying enterprise demand for in-building wireless coverage, improve supply chain resilience, and accelerate delivery times for mission-critical deployments.
- New Hybrid DAS eliminates need for carrier BTS, cutting deployment timelines from 12–18 months to 6–8 weeks
- Zinwave 8000 architecture supports wideband and channelized modes, SISO and MIMO configurations
- Spectrum coverage: 150 MHz – 5 GHz, including CBRS, C-Band, public safety, and FirstNet
- 80% space savings and 17% better energy efficiency than competitive DAS solutions
- St. George, Utah manufacturing hub adds 150 jobs and expands domestic wireless production capacity
“Traditional DAS deployments can take carriers months or even years to approve, creating significant delays for enterprises needing immediate wireless coverage solutions,” said Bruce Lancaster, CEO of Wilson Connectivity. “Our Hybrid DAS leverages regional certifications to deploy immediately using existing macro signals, then provides the flexibility to add carrier base stations later without ripping and replacing installed infrastructure.”
🌐 Analysis: Wilson’s Hybrid DAS directly addresses one of the biggest pain points in enterprise wireless—lengthy carrier approval cycles. By enabling faster deployment with the option to add BTS later, Wilson positions itself as a strong competitor to JMA Wireless, CommScope, and other DAS vendors. The Utah facility further reinforces the company’s U.S. manufacturing capabilities, a trend mirrored across the sector as wireless infrastructure providers reshore production to meet private 5G and public safety demand with greater supply chain control.
