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nection, and is typically provided via fiber

or DSL, depending on what is available

at the site. In most of the developed

world, sufficient backhaul is available,

for a cost. In the case of enterprise small

cells, the backhaul connection is paid for

by the tenant/building owner, which is

favorable to the network provider, but an

added cost to the enterprise.

A small cell delivers a single radio

signal radiating point. However, most

building infrastructures have offices,

walls, corridors, etc., that can be very

challenging to service with a single ra-

diating point. As the signal propagates

(spreads) and attenuates (diminishes

in strength) throughout the building, it

can potentially be negatively affected

by interference from outside signals

from the macro network and even from

other small cells.

Cellular Signal

Boosters

Signal boosters (bidirectional am-

plifiers and smart signal boosters)

do not require a DSL connection and

are designed to boost the mobile net-

work signal to resolve problems with

dropped calls, poor voice quality and/

or low data throughput caused by a

weak in-building cellular signal.

These come in two forms, a bidi-

rectional amplifier (aka a repeater)

and a smart signal booster. A bi-

directional amplifier (BDA) is typically

a low-end solution that is aggressively

priced but limited in performance.

BDAs are not typically endorsed by

carriers as they can interfere with the

operator’s cellular signal and reduce

the service quality for all users on that

segment of the network.

The smart signal booster is the

preferred choice for in-building cel-

lular coverage needs because it is

built on technology that prevents

interference with mobile operator

networks. Because of this, smart sig-

nal boosters are FCC-approved for

a 1,000x greater signal gain and can

boost voice quality and data speeds in

spaces up to 15,000 sq. ft. They have

been deployed effectively for filling in

coverage gaps in complex enterprise

environments and small businesses

for several years.

 A good smart signal booster can be

installed in minutes when there is even a

weak signal inside the building because

it does not require cabling, external an-

tennas, ladders or drilling, or any

configuration. Once the hub and remote

radio units are plugged in, the system

automatically adjusts to changing network

conditions to ensure optimal coverage.

In the case where there is no indoor

signal due to factors such as the ter-

rain or construction issues previously

mentioned, a smart signal booster can

be installed with an external antenna

to bring the signal indoors. Smart sig-

nal booster technology variations are

available in a variety of additional ap-

plications, such as mobile workforce

vehicles, remote/temporary offices

and industrial IoT settings.

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or call 877-877-1220 option 2

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