Commercial DAS Installer for In-Building 4G/5G/LTE Cellular Coverage in Virginia
Passive, Hybrid, and Active Distributed Antenna Systems — designed by an iBwave Certified engineer, installed by a Class A licensed team, and commissioned with full carrier coordination on every project.
Your Building Is Blocking the Signal Your Business Depends On
Modern commercial buildings are exceptionally effective at blocking cellular signals. Energy-efficient Low-E glass, steel framing, concrete floors, metal cladding — the very materials that make buildings energy-efficient and structurally sound are precisely the materials that attenuate 4G LTE and 5G RF signals before they reach occupants inside.
A Distributed Antenna System (DAS) solves this by installing a network of antennas throughout your building that captures outdoor cellular signal and redistributes it uniformly to every floor, room, corridor, stairwell, elevator, and parking structure. The result is carrier-grade indoor coverage on AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile simultaneously — for every employee, visitor, and connected device in the building.
As 5G mid-band and high-band (mmWave) frequencies roll out, in-building penetration becomes even worse — making commercial DAS not just a comfort upgrade, but a business continuity requirement for any organization that relies on mobile communications.
Why It Can't Wait
Passive, Hybrid, Active & Small Cell — Which System Does Your Building Need?
Not every building requires the same DAS solution. Mercury designs systems matched to your building size, signal environment, carrier requirements, and budget — from managed passive systems to full carrier-grade active DAS.
Off-Air BDA / Passive DAS
A donor antenna on the roof captures available off-air signal from nearby cell towers. A bi-directional amplifier (BDA) boosts the signal and distributes it through coaxial or fiber cable to antennas throughout the building. No carrier involvement required — fastest deployment, lowest cost.
- No carrier coordination required — deploy in days
- Carrier-agnostic: amplifies all carriers simultaneously
- Lowest cost per square foot
- Ideal for strong outdoor signal environments
Hybrid DAS (BDA + Fiber Distribution)
Combines the simplicity of a BDA amplifier with RF-over-fiber distribution for larger coverage footprints. No expensive carrier-provided base stations required — dramatically faster deployment than active DAS while delivering enterprise-grade performance across multiple floors and wings.
- No carrier base station required — up to 90% faster deployment vs active
- RF-over-fiber for low attenuation across large buildings
- Modular — add bands or coverage zones without replacing infrastructure
- 80% smaller equipment footprint vs competitive active DAS
Active DAS (Carrier-Connected)
Connects directly to carrier-provided base stations (or small cells) via a centralized fiber headend. Best-in-class coverage and capacity for high-traffic environments, large venues, and multi-tenant buildings where every carrier must be independently optimized. Mercury manages full carrier coordination end to end.
- Maximum capacity — supports hundreds of simultaneous users per zone
- Independent carrier optimization per band
- Required for Tier 1 Class A office buildings and large venues
- Mercury manages AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile coordination end to end
Small Cell & CBRS Deployments
Small cells address targeted outdoor coverage gaps, campus environments, parking structures, and dense indoor zones where macro cell towers cannot provide adequate signal. CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) small cells enable private LTE networks for industrial IoT, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities.
- Targeted outdoor and campus coverage
- CBRS private LTE for industrial and IoT applications
- Parking structures, courtyards, and between-building coverage
- Integrates with indoor DAS infrastructure
The Right Platform for Every Building — SOLiD, Wilson Connectivity, Cel-Fi & SureCall
Mercury doesn't sell one brand into every project. We match the right platform to scope, building size, signal environment, and budget — because an undersized or oversized system fails your occupants either way.
SOLiD's ALLIANCE 5G DAS is a fiber-to-the-edge active DAS platform purpose-built for large commercial buildings, healthcare campuses, and high-traffic venues. Modular remotes ranging from sub-1W to 40W all run from a universal headend — giving Mercury the flexibility to cost-effectively right-size any building up to campus scale. The newer SOLiD BARS platform brings scalable middleprise DAS coverage for buildings where full active DAS is overbuilt.
- ALLIANCE 5G DAS — buildings from 150,000 to 1M+ sq ft
- SOLiD BARS — fast-deploy middleprise solution
- All major U.S. carriers on a single headend
- Modular remotes: mix sub-1W, 2W, 5W, 20W, 40W
- Public safety DAS integration (PS2ROU)
- iBwave design tool integration for pre-deployment modeling
Formerly WilsonPRO — now Wilson Connectivity, home of WilsonPRO, weBoost, and Zinwave. Their WilsonPRO Hybrid DAS (BDA + Zinwave fiber distribution) is Mercury's go-to platform for commercial buildings in the 50,000–500,000 sq ft range where carrier base stations aren't required. The Hybrid DAS reduces deployment timelines by up to 90% versus active DAS and delivers 80% smaller equipment footprint.
- WilsonPRO Hybrid DAS — 50k–500k sq ft with RF-over-fiber
- WilsonPRO Enterprise 4330 BDA — wideband + channelized modes
- Zinwave Ultra-Wideband Active DAS — 150MHz to 5GHz support
- XDR Extended Dynamic Range — prevents network overload
- No carrier coordination required for BDA/Hybrid deployments
- Modular design — CBRS, Band 71, C-Band add-on capable
For mid-sized commercial buildings and cost-conscious deployments, Nextivity's Cel-Fi QUATRA and G43 platforms deliver carrier-approved managed passive DAS with intelligent signal management. The QUATRA is purpose-built for commercial environments — each unit covers substantial square footage and multiple units can be networked together for larger footprints without complex carrier coordination.
- Cel-Fi QUATRA — multi-unit networked coverage for commercial spaces
- Cel-Fi G43 — high-gain managed BDA for challenging signal environments
- Carrier-approved: no carrier authorization process required
- Intelligent signal management prevents network interference
- All U.S. carriers: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile supported
- Fast deployment — ideal for tenant improvement buildouts
SureCall's commercial BDA lineup — including the Force and Fusion series — provides reliable passive DAS coverage for small-to-mid commercial properties and budget-conscious projects. A proven FCC-registered platform that works across all U.S. carriers for offices, retail spaces, and smaller industrial environments where a full Hybrid deployment isn't warranted by project economics.
- SureCall Force series — multi-carrier commercial BDA
- SureCall Fusion5X — high-power BDA for larger commercial spaces
- FCC Part 20 registered — compliant for all commercial applications
- All major carriers on a single unit
- Competitive solution for smaller or phased deployments
Commercial DAS for Every Building Type & Industry Vertical
Every industry has specific coverage requirements, compliance obligations, and connectivity expectations. Mercury's DAS deployments are tailored to the building type — not templated.
Medical Offices & Hospitals
HIPAA-conscious deployments with reliable coverage for staff mobile devices, patient telehealth, IoT medical equipment, and emergency communications on every floor of clinical environments.
Commercial Office & Class A Buildings
Multi-tenant office buildings where cellular coverage is a tenant retention issue. Active and Hybrid DAS provides carrier-grade coverage from lobby to top floor, supporting leasing value and tenant satisfaction.
K–12 Schools & Universities
Campus-wide cellular coverage for staff, students, and visitors. E-Rate eligible cellular infrastructure for qualifying schools — Mercury holds USAC SPIN #143054774. Safety communications for large campuses are a primary driver.
Warehouses & Distribution Centers
Steel and metal construction creates severe in-building RF attenuation. Reliable cellular for handheld scanners, supervisor communications, IoT sensors, and worker safety in high-bay environments up to 500,000 sq ft.
Hospitality & Hotels
Guests expect strong cellular coverage in every room, corridor, conference space, and pool deck. DAS ensures consistent coverage across all floors and wings, supporting guest satisfaction scores and return visits.
Retail & Shopping Centers
Multi-tenant retail environments with high foot traffic and varying carrier demand. Passive and Hybrid DAS provides coverage across anchor stores, inline tenants, common areas, and parking structures.
Government & Federal Facilities
Mercury is an SDVOSB-certified federal contractor with GSA MAS contract #47QTCA21D0027 and SeaPort-NxG contract N0017825D7577. DAS installations for Navy, Air Force, Army, USDA, and AAFES facilities throughout Virginia.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Heavy machinery, RF-reflective steel structures, and vast floor plates challenge cellular coverage. CBRS private LTE and DAS combinations support real-time IoT monitoring, equipment telemetry, and worker communications in manufacturing environments.
The Credentials That Separate a DAS Integrator from a DAS Installer
Installing antennas is straightforward. Engineering a system that performs as designed in your specific building is not. Mercury's certifications and process close that gap.
iBwave Certified Designer On Staff
iBwave is the industry-standard RF propagation modeling platform used by tier-1 carriers and DAS engineers worldwide. An iBwave Certified Designer models your building in 3D, predicts RF performance, and produces a validated antenna placement plan before installation begins — eliminating the guesswork that produces dead zones in un-engineered systems.
Full Carrier Coordination — AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile
Active DAS installations require formal carrier review, RF design submission, commissioning, and acceptance testing with each carrier. Mercury manages this process end to end — including all carrier submissions and approvals. Carrier coordination is one of the longest project timeline factors; experienced management saves weeks.
Virginia Class A Licensed & Insured
VA Class A License #2705165655. Bonded and insured for commercial and government work. Low voltage and electronic communications service contracting requires this license in Virginia — unlicensed DAS installations create liability for building owners and may fail final inspection.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Third-party certified quality management system. Every DAS project follows documented engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning procedures — ensuring consistent, repeatable results across installations regardless of project size or location.
SDVOSB — Federal Set-Aside Qualified
SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Supports federal contracting set-aside requirements. Mercury holds GSA MAS Contract #47QTCA21D0027 — federal, state, and local agencies can award DAS contracts without a competitive bid process under GSA pricing.
SOLiD Certified System Integrator
Manufacturer-certified to design and install SOLiD ALLIANCE 5G DAS and SOLiD BARS platforms. Certification ensures access to SOLiD's engineering support, system design tools, and expedited RMA processes — protecting your system long after installation is complete.
OSHA 10 Certified Workforce
Every Mercury field technician holds OSHA 10 certification. DAS installations in occupied commercial buildings require proper safety protocols for elevated work, plenum spaces, and active electrical environments.
Two Virginia Offices — Fast Project Response
Winchester (Northern Virginia / Shenandoah Valley) and Virginia Beach (Hampton Roads) offices support commercial DAS projects throughout the Commonwealth — with local project management and no out-of-state mobilization costs.
From RF Survey to System Commissioning — A Proven 6-Step Process
Every Mercury DAS project follows the same disciplined engineering and installation methodology regardless of system type or building scale.
RF Site Survey
We baseline the existing indoor and outdoor RF environment across all carrier bands — mapping coverage, signal strength, and interference sources before any design begins.
iBwave RF Design
Our iBwave Certified Designer models your building in 3D, runs propagation simulations, and produces a validated antenna placement plan and bill of materials.
Carrier Coordination
For active DAS, Mercury submits RF designs to AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile for approval, manages the review cycle, and secures carrier sign-off before installation begins.
Professional Installation
Class A licensed technicians install all cabling, headend equipment, and antennas per the approved design — with clean cable management and documentation throughout.
Commissioning & Testing
Full RF benchmarking post-installation validates coverage against the iBwave design model. All carrier band performance is verified with calibrated RF testing equipment.
Documentation & Handoff
As-built drawings, system documentation, and commissioning test reports delivered to building owner and facilities team for ongoing management and future expansion.
Commercial DAS Installations Across Virginia
Two offices provide full coverage of the Commonwealth — from Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley to Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore.
Commercial DAS — Frequently Asked Questions
Questions from facilities managers, property owners, general contractors, and federal procurement officers.
A Distributed Antenna System (DAS) is a network of strategically placed antennas that captures outside cellular signal and redistributes it throughout a building or campus. Commercial DAS provides reliable in-building 4G/5G/LTE coverage on all major carriers simultaneously — eliminating dead zones in offices, warehouses, hospitals, schools, and large facilities where building materials block outdoor cell tower signals.
Passive DAS uses an off-air donor antenna and BDA amplifier — fastest to deploy, no carrier coordination required, best for buildings under 100,000 sq ft with strong outdoor signal. Hybrid DAS combines a BDA with fiber-optic distribution for larger buildings up to 500,000 sq ft without requiring carrier base stations — Mercury's most common commercial deployment. Active DAS connects to carrier-provided base stations for maximum capacity in large venues and high-traffic buildings — requires carrier coordination, which Mercury manages end to end.
Commercial DAS pricing depends on building size, DAS type, number of carriers, and existing infrastructure. Passive DAS for a 25,000–75,000 sq ft building typically ranges from $0.50–$1.00 per sq ft in equipment and installation. Hybrid DAS for mid-large buildings runs higher depending on fiber distribution scope. Active DAS for large enterprises is scoped individually. Mercury provides a detailed quote following a no-cost RF site survey — contact us to schedule one.
Yes — Mercury manages the full carrier coordination process end to end, including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile RF design submissions, carrier review cycles, commissioning, and acceptance testing. Carrier coordination is often the longest variable in active DAS project timelines, sometimes extending 8–12 weeks. Experienced management of that process — with proper design documentation submitted the first time — materially reduces delays.
iBwave is the industry-standard RF propagation modeling software used to engineer in-building wireless systems. It creates a 3D model of your building, runs RF simulations using your building's actual construction materials, and produces an antenna placement plan validated to meet coverage targets before installation begins. Mercury has an iBwave Certified Designer on staff — meaning your DAS is engineered to spec, not estimated. This eliminates the expensive rework common with un-engineered passive installations.
Likely yes. The International Fire Code (IFC Section 510) and NFPA 72 require in-building radio coverage for first responders in most new commercial construction and significant renovations. This is separate from commercial cellular DAS. Many clients coordinate both installations simultaneously to share infrastructure and minimize building disruption. See Mercury's Public Safety DAS (ERRCS) page for details.
Yes. Mercury is an SDVOSB-certified federal contractor holding GSA MAS Contract #47QTCA21D0027 and SeaPort-NxG Contract N0017825D7577. Federal and state agencies can procure Mercury's DAS services under these existing contract vehicles — no separate competitive bid required. Mercury has installed communications infrastructure for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, USDA, and AAFES. See Mercury's Government & Federal page for full contract details.
Timeline depends on system type and building size. Passive DAS for a single-floor commercial space can be designed and installed in 1–2 weeks. Hybrid DAS for a mid-size multi-floor building typically takes 3–6 weeks including design. Active DAS with carrier coordination can run 3–6 months from survey to commissioning depending on carrier review timelines. Mercury provides a detailed project schedule at the design phase so facilities managers can plan tenant communications and building access accordingly.
Ready to Eliminate Cellular Dead Zones in Your Building?
Start with a no-cost RF site survey. Mercury's iBwave Certified team assesses your building, models your coverage requirements, and recommends the right DAS solution for your scope and budget.