Case Study: University of Tennessee achieves faster, more secure campus connectivity with CommScope Powered Fiber Cable System

University of Tennessee boosts campus connectivity across 580 acres with CommScope

The University of Tennessee – Knoxville sought to upgrade its outdoor wireless network across its large campus to provide faster, more secure connectivity for students and staff. Their challenges included the difficulty and expense of accessing electrical power, ensuring safety, and maintaining the campus's visual aesthetics without unsightly cables and equipment. They turned to vendor Commscope to test its Powered Fiber Cable System.

Commscope's solution utilized a hybrid copper/fiber cable system with Power over Ethernet extenders, designed for outdoor durability and safety. The system's discrete installation, which allowed equipment to be tucked inside lampposts, satisfied the university's beautification committee. The implementation resulted in faster, more reliable Wi-Fi with strong security benefits and competitive pricing, enabling constant connectivity across the campus.

University of Tennessee – Knoxville