Backroad warriors

Bringing the hinterlands ubiquitous wireless service requires putting sites beyond the interstates that pass through them. Migrating past those friendly confines, however, can land sites in wild environments where the climate and terrain are hostile to towers and the technicians whom service them. B...

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Published in:Wireless Review 2001-12, Vol.18 (24), p.21
Main Author: Rockhold, John
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Food chains
Helicopters
Internet access
Preventive maintenance
Repair & maintenance
Solar energy
Wind
Wireless networks
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description Bringing the hinterlands ubiquitous wireless service requires putting sites beyond the interstates that pass through them. Migrating past those friendly confines, however, can land sites in wild environments where the climate and terrain are hostile to towers and the technicians whom service them. But techs have no choice as the bottom line drives their mission. For example, Alaska remains wild enough that when step out of the cities, they are a part of the food chain. Cell sites there are likewise thrust into the environment. The numbers speak for themselves: Routine weather-related equipment repair and replacement expenses account for 40% to 50% of Alaska Communications Systems Wireless annual operational expenses.
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Helicopters
Internet access
Preventive maintenance
Repair & maintenance
Solar energy
Wind
Wireless networks
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