Design
Leading the industry through our Design Center of Excellence
Design is at the heart of every CTS wireless network—ensuring smarter, more efficient solutions from the start. Our Phoenix Design Center alone holds 36 iBwave licenses, ranking third in the nation behind only AT&T and Verizon, giving us unmatched capacity to take on complex projects without compromising quality. Backed by industry-leading tools and certifications, our expert design team tailors each solution for performance, reliability, and long-term scalability.
Trusted on the Biggest Stage: Proven Performance at 6 of the Last 7 Super Bowls
CTS is trusted by major carriers to design high-performance wireless networks for Super Bowl venues, thanks to our expertise in engineering for high-density environments. Selected for 6 of the last 7 Super Bowl stadiums, we optimize every detail—from antenna placement to network architecture—to ensure seamless, reliable connectivity for tens of thousands of users during one of the world’s most demanding live events.
Precision RF Modeling for Real-World Connectivity
Our designers are more than engineers—they’re artists who craft RF models with exceptional precision and care. Instead of relying on basic "empty box" models, they meticulously account for real-world obstructions within the building environment, modeling walls, ductwork, and furniture. This attention to detail results in highly accurate RF representations that closely match actual conditions, ensuring your wireless network performs in the real world just as it was designed.
Certified Experts, Proven Results: Designing Reliable Networks You Can Trust
At CTS, our design team is stacked with industry-leading certifications and the best tools in the business—so our customers can count on a smarter, more efficient network design from day one. At our Phoenix Design Center alone, we maintain 36 iBwave licenses, making us the third-largest holder in the country behind only AT&T and Verizon. That means we have the capacity to handle high volumes of complex projects without sacrificing quality.
Our team holds top-level certifications from every major DAS and small cell OEM, including Airspan (Corning), Andrews (CommScope), JMA, SOLiD, and ADRF, ensuring we design systems that not only meet but exceed vendor standards. We use state-of-the-art tools like Anritsu Spectrum Analyzers and industry-standard software like iBwave, RanPlan and Ekahau for precise indoor and outdoor network planning. Plus, with Bicsi Registered Communications Distribution Designers and Project Management Institute-certified Project Management Professionals on staff, you’re working with professionals who bring structure, accuracy, and accountability to every project. In short, when you work with CTS, you're tapping into a team that’s certified, experienced, and committed to delivering designs that just work—right from the start.
Comprehensive Designs That Meet Your Business Needs
Advanced Modeling Services
Experience cutting-edge 3D and RF modeling for seamless multi-operator, multi-technology connectivity.
Carrier-grade cellular and Wi-Fi solutions engineered for maximum performance and coverage.
Medical-grade wireless networks designed for reliability and critical healthcare applications.
Robust public safety cellular networks ensure communications stay secure during emergencies.
Enterprise-class Wi-Fi optimized for crystal-clear voice and fast, dependable data throughout your facility.
Comprehensive Wireless Designs
Set your venue up for success with our industry-leading wireless design solutions, trusted by both venues and leading wireless carriers. Every design is engineered to meet the most rigorous requirements, ensuring maximum performance and reliability where it matters most.
Detailed floor-by-floor RF design for precision coverage
Advanced 3D modeling for accurate spatial planning
Comprehensive cable plant wire frames for seamless infrastructure layouts
RF heat maps for visualizing complete signal coverage and performance
Solutions
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DAS and Small Cell Solutions
Reliable in-building public cellular coverage
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Private Cellular Networks
Delivering mission critical enterprise connectivity
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Public Safety DAS
Critical communications for first responders
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Optical LAN Solutions
Converged LAN infrastructure
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Forté Neutral Source
Carrier guaranteed signal sources to power your DAS
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Wi-Fi
Convenient connectivity for data applications
Frequently Asked Questions
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The CTS Design Center is a centralized engineering hub that delivers enterprise-grade wireless designs for DAS, public safety, Wi‑Fi, and private cellular networks. It brings together specialized designers, standardized tools, and proven workflows to create consistent, repeatable designs across your entire portfolio. By partnering with CTS, you gain a single, experienced team focused on turning complex wireless requirements into buildable, reliable solutions.
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Yes, the CTS Design Center is built to support national, multi-site programs with thousands of design requests per year. With an expanded team, extended operating hours, and standardized processes, CTS can scale output without sacrificing quality or timelines. Choosing CTS gives you a design partner that grows with your portfolio and keeps large initiatives moving forward.
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CTS designs a full range of in‑building wireless systems, including commercial DAS, public safety (ERRCS/BDA), enterprise Wi‑Fi, and private cellular. This multi-technology expertise helps align coverage, capacity, and resiliency across your entire environment rather than in silos. When you work with CTS, you get one team that can address all your in‑building wireless design needs under one roof.
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The Design Center uses industry-leading platforms for RF modeling, Wi‑Fi planning, and CAD to validate coverage and performance before equipment is deployed. By combining predictive modeling with standardized templates and experienced designers, CTS reduces rework and surprises in the field. This approach helps ensure your investment performs as expected when you select CTS as your design partner.
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CTS delivers construction-ready documentation, including floor plans, shop drawings, riser and fiber diagrams, head-end layouts, and antenna placement details. These standardized, buildable drawings are tailored to installers, inspectors, and AHJs to streamline review and installation. With CTS, you receive documentation that keeps field work efficient, reduces RFIs, and supports faster project closeout.
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CTS develops public safety and DAS designs that align with local codes, standards, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) expectations from the outset. The Design Center works closely with local teams to incorporate jurisdiction-specific requirements into each design package. By engaging CTS, you reduce the risk of rework, failed inspections, and project delays tied to compliance.
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The CTS Design Center is intentionally design-agnostic, working across many leading wireless manufacturers rather than locking into a single OEM. Designers maintain a broad certification base and follow OEM-aligned best practices to match the right solution to each environment. When you engage CTS, you get designs shaped by your requirements first, not by a particular vendor’s catalog.
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CTS maintains a deep bench of dedicated design and CAD professionals who are trained across multiple technologies, OEMs, and system types. This staffing model, combined with structured internal training and extended operating hours, allows CTS to absorb spikes in demand and support complex timelines. For you, that means reliable coverage from a team that won’t bottleneck your projects.
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The Design Center provides centralized standards, modeling, and documentation while collaborating with local CTS teams who understand site conditions, local codes, and AHJs. This combined model ensures your design is both technically sound and tailored to real-world conditions at each location. By choosing CTS, you benefit from national consistency backed by local expertise and execution.
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You receive a complete design and engineering package, including system layouts, RF heatmaps, diagrams, and AHJ-ready submittal documents tailored to your scope. These deliverables are structured to support design review, procurement, installation, inspection, and ongoing operations. Working with CTS ensures you have the clear, comprehensive documentation needed to move confidently from design through deployment.