Hospitality & Casinos

Cellular coverage is important in the hospitality industry for several reasons:

1. Guest communication: Allows guests to stay connected with friends, family, or business associates.
2. Information access: Enables guests to access information about local attractions, restaurants, and transportation options.
3. Convenience: Supports guests’ ability to make reservations, check-in, or request services through their mobile devices.
4. Marketing: Helps hotels to reach guests through mobile advertisements and promotions.
5. Emergency services: Ensures that guests can reach emergency services in case of an emergency.
6. Mobile devices used for check in, door locks, etc.
7. Allows guest to avoid spotty hospitality Wi-Fi, as well as staying connected without the need for log-in, passwords, verification, etc.

Good cellular coverage in hospitality enhances the guest experience, supports operational needs, and helps to create a positive impression of the property.

Guests use their cellphones in hotels for a variety of services, including:

1. Communication: Staying in touch with friends, family, or business associates.
2. Information access: Finding local attractions, restaurants, and transportation options.
3. Reservations: Booking dining reservations, spa appointments, or other activities.
4. Check-in/out: Checking in and out of the hotel using mobile devices.
5. Room service: Placing room service orders or requesting additional amenities.
6. Entertainment: Streaming music, videos, or games.
7. Payment: Making payments for hotel charges, or for purchases made during their stay.
8. Assistance: Contacting hotel staff for assistance or to request services.

Overall, cellphones provide guests with a convenient and efficient way to manage their hotel experience, and offer hotels an opportunity to enhance the guest experience through technology.

Applications used on a cellular network in hospitality typically include:

• Voice and data communication (calls, texts, internet access)
• In-room entertainment and control systems (smart TVs, temperature control, room service ordering)
• Staff communication and coordination (walkie-talkie functionality, staff scheduling and management)
• Guest engagement and services (mobile check-in/check-out, room upgrades, loyalty programs)
• Emergency response (first responder communication and coordination)
• Payment processing (mobile payment and transactions)
• Internet of Things (IoT) devices (smart locks, energy management systems, etc.).

Private LTE/5G networks can offer several benefits and applications for the hospitality industry, including:

1. High-speed Wi-Fi: Private LTE/5G networks can provide fast and reliable Wi-Fi for guests and staff, improving the overall guest experience and enabling staff to perform tasks more efficiently.
2. IoT connectivity: Private LTE/5G can support a large number of connected devices, including smart home systems, smart locks, and energy-saving devices, to help hotels operate more efficiently and offer new services to guests.
3. In-room entertainment: Private LTE/5G can support high-definition video streaming, online gaming, and other in-room entertainment, providing guests with a better experience and reducing the need for expensive hardware in each room.
4. Mobile staff communication: Private LTE/5G can provide high-speed and reliable connectivity for mobile staff members, including front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance staff, allowing them to communicate more effectively and perform their tasks more efficiently.
5. Video conferencing: Private LTE/5G can support high-quality video conferencing, making it easier for hotels to host virtual events, training sessions, and meetings, and improving the overall guest experience.
6. Location-based services: Private LTE/5G can support location-based services, such as indoor navigation, to help guests find their way around the hotel, reducing the need for staff assistance and improving the overall guest experience.

These are just a few of the many potential use cases for private 5G in the hospitality industry. By providing fast and reliable connectivity, private 5G can help hotels improve their operations, offer new services, and provide a better experience for guests.