Comba, Highline expand connectivity at Viracopos Airport

This is a machine translation of Highline's press release

São Paulo, March 2024 – The companies Comba, Highline and Concessionária Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos SA completed the cellular network modernization project at Viracopos International Airport, one of the largest passenger and cargo airports in Brazil, located in Campinas (São Paulo ). With the aim of improving the connectivity experience for passengers and local businesses, Viracopos Airport's cellular network infrastructure was completely redesigned and modernized to make both 5G technology and 3G and 4G technologies available. The installation of Comba's ComFlex system significantly expanded cellular signal coverage throughout the airport complex.

With an annual capacity for 25 million passengers per year and more than 90 thousand m² of area in the Cargo Terminal, the airport plays a crucial role, being considered the fourth largest in the country in terms of passenger movement and one of the largest cargo centers airline in South America, responsible for receiving more than a third of all cargo imported through this mode in Brazil. Expanding cellular coverage has become essential to meet the growing demand for high-speed connectivity between different areas of operation.

"Comba has a successful track record in the successful implementation of several large-scale cellular coverage projects in Brazil and world. Comba reaffirms with each project , multipurpose arenas, subways, ports, airports, highways, its excellence in providing high-tech solutions and products," comments the CEO of Comba Brasil, Johnny Brito.

The project led by Highline and implemented by Comba not only improves the experience of passengers passing through the airport, but also benefits visitors, employees, service providers, consenting bodies, airlines and everyone involved in the operation. "Improving the signal from cell phone operators in closed places with large circulation of people and machines is always a challenge. Projects for airports, bus terminals, transport stations, shopping centers, stadiums, etc., each have their own particularities that they need be understood and designed. And Highline is prepared to develop each project that generates the best possible experience for users”, highlights Christiano Morette, Operations Director at Highline.

“Currently, Viracopos International Airport has a state-of-the-art network and differentiated conditions to offer the best experience to users, reinforcing Concessionária Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos’ commitment to Brazil and innovation.”, highlights Guilherme Dalto, Manager of Viracopos Systems and IT.

Alex Scarpim, coordinator of IT Infrastructure and Telecommunications at Viracopos, adds: “The modernization of the cellular network was implemented throughout the airport complex, which has 01 passenger processor, 03 Piers, 28 boarding bridges and 01 Garage Building, covering a area of approximately 178 thousand m², with the old terminal having an area of 28 thousand m².”

It will also directly benefit all passengers who use Viracopos services. In 2023, 12.5 million people passed through the airport terminal. It is as if the entire population of the State of Paraná or the city of São Paulo had embarked or disembarked at the airport (both have just over 11.4 million inhabitants each, according to the 2022 Census).

Viracopos

Voted the Best Airport in Brazil, in its category, four times since the beginning of the concession and the Best Cargo Terminal in the World, in 2018, Viracopos continues to invest in improving and quality two services provided to customers.

Installed in one of the most important technological hubs in the country, the RMC (Metropolitan Region of Campinas) _which is served by large universities, highways and cutting-edge technology companies_, Viracopos Airport is today one of the most significant cargo and transport movement centers. passengers in the country. In 2023, for example, 12.5 million people embarked or disembarked through the airport. The Cargo Terminal processed 300 thousand tons of cargo in 2023 and is responsible for receiving 1/3 of all imports that arrive in the country by air.

About Comba Telecom

Comba Telecom is a leading company providing telecommunications infrastructure solutions, recognized for its expertise in large-scale cellular coverage projects. With a global presence, Comba offers innovative solutions to meet growing connectivity demands in diverse environments. For more information, visit www.comba-ctnsl.com .

About Highline

With more than 13,500 infrastructure points distributed throughout Brazil and more than 98,000 points available through partnerships for new implementations, Highline develops and manages shared infrastructure solutions such as towers, structures on top of buildings ( rooftops ) and closed locations such as shopping malls and indoor stadiums for telecommunications operators. Its controller is DigitalBridge, an American digital infrastructure investment fund, with more than US$75 billion in assets under management, and other shareholders such as Aimco (Alberta Investment Management Corporation), Allianz and IFC (International Financial Corporation).

This investment reflects Highline's ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional connectivity experience and maintaining its position as one of the most invested companies in the industry. The partnership with Comba represents a significant step towards achieving this goal, ensuring reliable and comprehensive cellular signal coverage on large projects.