From Vision to Reality: How the Evolution of Broadband is Transforming Our World

From Vision to Reality: How the Evolution of Broadband is Transforming Our World By Scott Langland, Co-CEO, APWireless

Digital transformation underpinned by state-of-the-art digital infrastructure is revolutionizing our socioeconomic fabric, how people access information and engage with one another and society at large. To fully harness this potential, we must ensure global access to high-speed and reliable quality communications networks and services. Bridging the digital divides is essential for creating a more prosperous…

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DAS

All you need to know about DAS

Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are critical tools to ensure that areas with high user density maintain consistent cellular signals. The key benefit of a DAS is that it overcomes challenges such as building materials, complex layouts, and interference that can disrupt or weaken a single cell tower’s coverage. By distributing the signal, the DAS ensures…

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All you need to know about small cells

All you need to know about small cells

Small cells are radio access nodes – which provide the wireless connectivity between user devices and the mobile network’s core infrastructure – used to improve network coverage and capacity, especially in areas with high demand or poor cellular signals. In other words, small cells help to increase coverage and connect cell phones (and other similar…

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Server Switch - All you need to know about switch centers

All you need to know about switch centers

Mobile switch centers, also known as Mobile Switching Centers (MSCs), are essential to the mobile network architecture for functionality and security. The MSC is the hub through which all mobile communications are routed and is “situated” between the mobile network’s base station and the public telephone network. We use the term situated lightly because the…

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All you need to know about fiber aggregation points

Fiber aggregation is a common technique used in fiber optic networks to improve the infrastructure and increase network capacity. So, what exactly are fiber aggregation points? They are the centralized hubs where multiple fiber optic cables intersect. Fibers in these points are either spliced (fused together, allowing operators to reduce the cables needed for long-distance…

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The Evolution of Wireless

To build a house, builders must place one brick on top of another until the house is complete. In the same way, telecom was created with one idea built on the previous one to create the telecommunication “house” that exists today. Telecommunication refers to communication at a distance. The term “telecom” is often used to…

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Women Inventors in Telecom: Pioneering Female Contributors to Connectivity

Throughout history, women have been instrumental in shaping the telecommunications industry with their innovative contributions. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, these female pioneers have left an indelible mark on connectivity and technology. Discover the remarkable stories of women like Ada Lovelace, Hedy Lamarr, Laila Ohlgren, Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, Radia Perlman, Esther Sans Takeuchi,…

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Everything you need to know about cell towers

Everything You Need to Know About Cell Towers: Working, Range, Location, Technology, and Weather Resilience

Cell towers are the unsung heroes of modern communication infrastructure, housing complex equipment to ensure seamless connectivity for mobile users. Let’s delve into the specifics of how cell towers work, their coverage range, location determinants, technology variations (4G vs. 5G), and resilience in adverse weather conditions. How Do Cell Towers Work? Equipped with radio transceivers,…

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