What is a Network on Wheels?

A Pierson Wireless Network on Wheels (NOW) is an easily-deployed and portable telecommunications tower that creates or enhances private network and wireless coverage for locations with suboptimal or no coverage. NOW units provide a flexible, cost-effective alternative to permanent tower installations. NOWs generally feature a telescoping mast, network antenna, radio, and power source, all of which are mounted on a portable structure (i.e., truck, trailer).

Network on Wheels provide a number of benefits, including:

Efficiency (cost and time)

Allows for network deployment in remote or difficult-to-access locations

Portability

Scalability

Common Use Cases

Outdoor Private Networks

Private data networks are one of the fastest-growing use cases for NOWs. Private networks are utilized across a number of industries that value end-to-end control of their network’s Quality of Service (QoS) to control traffic and ensure the performance of critical functions. Private network NOWs also provide an excellent tool to stand-up outdoor private networks in remote or underserved areas.

Outdoor Private Networks

Demonstration Networks

NOWs are the perfect vehicle to deploy a network that is being leveraged on a temporary basis as a pilot. NOWs also allow you to “jump start” your fixed network deployment by leveraging portable assets ahead of your permanent structures.

Demonstration Networks

Natural Disasters

First responders and government agencies require reliable connectivity to coordinate an effective response following the devastating effects of a natural disaster. NOWs are quickly deployed to stand up an operational network in times of need.

Natural Disasters

Large Events

Major sporting events, concerts, and festivals are frequented by thousands of attendees who are constantly interacting with their mobile devices to make calls, send texts, and post images and updates to their favorite social media outlets. This concentrated activity creates a strain on existing macro networks. NOWs are an excellent way to enhance and supplement existing networks to provide attendees the coverage they expect.

Large Events

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Pierson Wireless’ build-to-specification portable networks (NOWs) are available in a range of trailer sizes, determined by mast heights.

Our NOWs are provided as a complete, turnkey package including all Radio Access Network (RAN) and microwave equipment.

All Pierson Wireless NOWs include hook-ups for shore power, plus your option of solar, gas, or diesel as an alternative power source.

1	X-Large NOW 106-foot mast

2	Large NOW 80-foot mast

3	Medium NOW 65-foot mast

4	Small NOW 30-foot mast

Other heights are available!
Contact: solutions@piersonwireless.com

X-Large, Large, Medium & Small NOWs Can Include:

Telescoping mobile mast with cable guides
Backhaul hand-off options for fiber, ethernet, RF microwave, and satellite
Single-, double-, or custom-cabinet configurations available
AC power infrastructure for shore power
DC power plant and backup batteries
Alternate fuel/power source (solar, gas, or diesel)
RAN radios can be placed in the cabinet or on the mast (“in the air”)
Configurations of 1 to 4 sectors per NOW asset
Security cameras to monitor the NOW and the surrounding footprint
Support of any IoT, Mobile Edge Compute, and Artificial Intelligence applications
Any other customer use case applications requiring remote or mobile support

Private Network Spectrum Options

4G LTE and 5G NR expertise for all major network operators
4G LTE and 5G NR expertise for private cellular networks
Licensed & Unlicensed Spectrum Capabilities
OnGo CBRS – PAL + GAA B48/N48
GlobalStar B53/N53
Anterix B8
DoD/Fed N79 – USA Specific 4.4-4.5 GHz
MuLTEFire + LAA + Wi-Fi
Microwave / Point-to-Point / Point-to-Multi-Point
iBwave, ATOLL, Ekahau certified on the worldwide software standard for indoor and outdoor wireless network design with a team of 15 dedicated in-house design engineers.
OEM certified by industry leaders like Ericsson, Nokia, SpiderCloud, Corning, JMA Wireless, SOLiD, ADRF, Commscope, Cisco, Druid, Athonet, Semtech, Digi, BEC, PepLink, Juniper, Generac, and numerous others.

Pierson Wireless Expertise

Pierson Wireless is an industry-leading telecommunication systems integrator specializing in cellular enhancement, private broadband networks, public safety communication systems, and wireless network monitoring and management. Pierson Wireless is committed to excellence, innovation, and a service philosophy that delivers a customer-centric approach centered on communication and collaboration. Every customer receives:

Industry-leading Expertise Developed Over 20 Years of Operations

Unparalleled Professionalism

Tailored, Turnkey Solutions

Quality Execution

Clarity Through Customer Education

Clear and Consistent Communication

Cost-effective Outcomes

Actions that Reflect Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, and Trust