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NuVisions and Positron Access help an iconic NYC transportation hub deliver 21st-century broadband by reusing last-century wiring
The Need
Shop operators in an iconic NYC transportation hub were looking for modern connectivity to operate their business. Given the historic nature of the building, this presented significant challenges — from strict preservation regulations to prohibitive renovation costs.
NuVisions used the Positron Access Gigabit Any Media (GAM) and successfully deployed a high-speed broadband solution by leveraging existing infrastructure.
The Challenge
Built in the early 20th century, the venue spans nearly 50 acres and serves as a central point of transit and commerce, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors daily.
Fast-forwarding to the 21st century, NuVisions turned to the GAM to upgrade connectivity in this environment despite multiple constraints:
- Strict landmark regulations preventing structural modifications
- Legacy Category 3 cabling, originally deployed for telephony
- High operational demands requiring minimal disruption and rapid deployment
Traditional infrastructure upgrades such as Structured Cabling or Fiber were not a viable option due to cost, regulatory limitations, and operational impact.
The Solution
NuVisions Expertise, with support from Positron, deployed the GAM to deliver a high-speed connectivity service over the existing Category 3 twisted pair infrastructure.
The Results
NuVisions Expertise, with support from Positron, deployed the GAM to deliver a high-speed connectivity service over the existing Category 3 twisted pair infrastructure.
And NuVisions achieved a positive Return on Investment (ROI) well under 12 months.
In a high-traffic retail environment, unreliable connectivity had previously impacted customer transactions. Businesses are now able to process payments efficiently and support daily operations without interruption — even in a location serving up to 750,000 visitors per day.
Key Outcome
Key Outcome
The venue now benefits from a transformed broadband infrastructure over the previous century’s telephone wiring. This highlights how collaboration between an experienced service provider and advanced access technology unlocks the full potential of legacy infrastructure — even in the most complex and constrained environments.
By avoiding costly rewiring construction and leveraging existing assets, the Positron GAM allowed NuVisions to deliver a fast, scalable, and cost-effective path to modern connectivity.
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