Background
Netflix Studios is where all the movies and TV shows are made. The largest european production hub is in Tres Cantos, Madrid which opened the doors in 2019. Since then, the size of the premises has doubled, and now includes it 10 stages and a state of the art post production studio.
The challenge
Tres Cantos studios employ numerous staff to work on film productions and to manage the premises. It was brought to the management’s attention that, once inside the building, employees and visitors had no mobile signal. The modern structure of the building with concrete walls, steel and triple glazed windows completely blocked mobile signal from entering the premises. As a result, the staff frequently experienced dropped phone calls. In such cases, they had to go outside the premises in order to make and received calls.
For actors, producers and other celebrities of Hollywood calibre, such a poor level of connectivity is simply unacceptable.
The objective
The management requested a strong mobile signal inside the studios and also in the offices above them. It was important for the film crew to be able to make phone calls and use the internet to conduct business and keep in contact with their agents. It was also essential to have a strong 4G connection throughout the buildings so that celebrities could post on social media such as Tik-Tok, Twitter and Instagram.
It was also important that excellent mobile signal was available for all other staff too, for health and safety requirements.
Equipment Installed
at Netflix Studios in Madrid, (per building).
- 1X iR6 repeaters
- 2X iL6 repeaters
- 1X Laser antenna
- 10 internal antennas
Heat Maps
Using the StellaPlanner design software, heatmaps of the building were generated. This allowed the installer to visualise how the moblie signal would travel around the building and showcase the sytem to the client.
The Result
The management was absolutely delighted with the results. All the connectivity issues in Netflix buildings were promptly and professionally resolved. This successful repeater system installation ensured full 5G/4G/GSM coverage in each building for each operator. Now all visitors and staff can enjoy seamless phone calls and fast data speed at all times.