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Fiber to the HetNet

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Fiber to the HetNet

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  • Author: Francis Audet
The cell tower and the antenna installations on other tall structures (such as multistory buildings and municipal water towers) are the most familiar components of a cellular network. Often referred to as “macro” cell sites, these large cell sites form the core of the macrocellular network and make it possible for wireless service providers to deliver voice, text, and broadband communications. Macro cell sites are effective in terms of covering large geographic areas with relatively high capacity: the antennas are typically mounted on tall towers or the rooftops of tall buildings, and transmit radiofrequency (RF) signals at high power levels. In addition, these cell sites are capable of hosting multiple wireless service providers.

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