Modern research environments depend on reliable mobile performance
Modern life science facilities combine laboratories, automation systems and data-driven research environments where reliable digital communication is essential.
Indoor mobile infrastructure provides 4G and 5G coverage inside research facilities, also known as in-building cellular coverage, ensuring reliable mobile performance across laboratories, clean rooms, offices and collaboration areas.
Relevant for:
Asset managers of laboratory and research facilities
Developers of life science campuses
Owners upgrading legacy lab buildings
Operators & tenants of lab spaces
Installed
Technology
Owner
Size
Automation and robotics
Mobile lab systems and automated workflows require stable, building-wide connectivity without coverage gaps between zones.
High-volume data transfer
Imaging, sequencing and analytical tools generate large datasets that must be securely transferred to cloud environments for processing.
The connected researcher
Scientists use mobile devices and collaboration tools that require secure access to live data across labs, clean rooms and meeting areas.
Reinforced construction and signal loss
Laboratory buildings often use shielding and dense materials that significantly reduce external signal penetration, making dedicated indoor infrastructure essential.
Data protection and controlled access
Open Wi-Fi networks are frequently restricted due to compliance requirements. Reliable indoor mobile infrastructure provides a secure communication layer across the facility.
Operational safety
Consistent indoor coverage enables instant communication across laboratories, service corridors and parking levels, supporting safe and controlled operations.
In life science, unreliable connectivity is not an inconvenience. It is an operational risk.
“Reliable indoor mobile coverage is no longer a bonus.
It’s a prerequisite for us when choosing lab space.”
Protecting the long-term value of life science assets
Life science real estate is one of the most capital-intensive and technically demanding segments of commercial property. Laboratory fit-outs often cost two to three times more than traditional office space, and global R&D investment now exceeds $2 trillion annually
In leading innovation hubs, “flight to quality” dynamics favour technically advanced, future-ready buildings
JLL Life Sciences Perspective
Laboratory buildings consume significantly more energy than traditional office assets, increasing the importance of energy-efficient infrastructure
U.S. Department of Energy
Multi-operator support ensures uninterrupted service for international research teams and partners.
Shared indoor mobile infrastructure avoids fragmented, tenant-installed systems that can create interference and operational inefficiency.
Research tenants increasingly expect resilient digital infrastructure as part of the base building specification.
Embedding digital resilience at base-building level strengthens long-term asset competitiveness.
Our future-ready indoor mobile infrastructure for research facilities
Proptivity delivers fully shared indoor small cell infrastructure designed for high-performance, controlled research environments.
A fully digital signal path from operator to user for consistent high performance
Fan-less antennas that operate silently in premium lab environments
Compact, minimalistic hardware designed to blend into modern interiors
Up to 80% lower energy use compared to legacy indoor systems
One agreement enabling all mobile operators in the building
Full design, installation and 24/7 operation under one accountable partner
Frequently asked questions about indoor mobile infrastructure in life science facilities
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