PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity

PMT Communications has expanded its national Distributed Antenna System (DAS) work across multiple Australian states, reporting higher demand from healthcare, education and remote community sites. The growth includes new contracts tied to critical communications and infrastructure.

Part of PMT Security Systems, the business has increased its footprint over the past year with projects in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. The deployments focus on in-building mobile coverage, particularly at sites where connectivity supports public safety and emergency response.

Commonly used in hospitals, campuses and large public venues, Distributed Antenna Systems extend mobile signals throughout buildings and underground areas. They address weak reception caused by building materials, dense layouts, or distance from outdoor towers. In regulated environments, coverage is often treated as part of broader safety and operational requirements.

Alongside rollout work, PMT Communications has introduced a remote monitoring platform for deployed mobile systems. Described as a custom-built product, it tracks system health and performance across customer sites, providing 24/7 visibility and alerts.

The monitoring product reflects a broader shift towards ongoing service models in the in-building coverage market. Operators want earlier fault detection and performance management over the life of an installation. Preventative maintenance has become a larger part of managed coverage contracts as estates grow more complex and expectations for continuous connectivity rise.

Healthcare demand

Healthcare was a major sector during the year, with work spanning hospitals, aged care facilities and community health sites. PMT Communications completed DAS rollouts across these settings and highlighted the operational constraints of clinical and care environments.

A key milestone was completing the second stage of a carrier DAS deployment at a major Queensland hospital. Installations in this segment must fit around patient care, infection control and strict change-management processes. Large hospital sites also have complex radio environments, with plant rooms, basements and thick internal walls that can degrade signal quality.

In hospitals and aged care facilities, mobile coverage supports communication between staff, contractors and visitors, as well as workflow systems that rely on dependable indoor connectivity. As providers add more connected devices, reliability has shifted from a convenience to an operational expectation.

Regional rollout

Education and regional infrastructure also featured in the project mix. PMT Communications opened an office in South Australia to support delivery in regional and remote locations.

South Australian projects included deployments in areas where emergency communications coverage had been limited or unavailable. Poor in-building reception can be especially challenging at regional sites, where outdoor coverage may already be marginal. Buildings can further weaken signals, creating gaps for staff and visitors in high-traffic areas.

At least one regional solution led to follow-on work after early performance results. Repeat work in the sector often reflects a mix of local support and the ability to scale delivery across multiple sites, particularly for organisations with dispersed property portfolios.

Supplier status

By year end, PMT Communications had been appointed a national preferred DAS supplier. It entered the DAS market two years earlier and has since delivered major installations in four states.

Preferred supplier arrangements can indicate standardised design and deployment approaches and alignment with carrier requirements. They can also shape procurement for multi-site organisations seeking consistent performance and service levels across their estates.

Market activity has increased as organisations reassess risks linked to poor in-building mobile coverage. In critical infrastructure settings, gaps in reception can affect incident response, staff safety procedures and business continuity planning. Many sites also require consistent coverage for contractors and supply chain teams, increasing pressure to maintain dependable indoor connectivity.

Roadmap ahead

Western Australia and Tasmania are part of PMT Communications' expansion roadmap for the year ahead. The business also pointed to a growing project pipeline and deeper relationships with carriers and delivery partners.

Demand is expected to remain concentrated in sectors where resilience and safety are key considerations, including healthcare, education and remote community infrastructure. PMT Communications says it can provide end-to-end services covering design, engineering and delivery of tailored DAS solutions as demand continues to accelerate.