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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