A White Paper by Alpha Wireless
Poor quality antennas are now a major limiting factor in the performance of high capacity mobile networks. So why do operators often ignore them? Customers are demanding more from mobile networks every day, while operators struggle to keep up with this demand. Yet antennas – a low-cost element in the network – can have a significant impact on overall network performance. This White Paper shows that, with correct design and deployment, the right antenna can deliver much improved throughput performance by reducing interference. This can save the operator money, by reducing the number of sites required, and improve customer satisfaction, which directly reduces churn. Poor antenna design compromises network performance. For many years, operators and equipment manufacturers have made significant progress in improving the components which make up their wireless networks. However, a major limiting factor of network capacity is the performance of the deployed antennas within the network. This single, vital component can be responsible for significant interference issues in the network, which can in turn limit traffic capacity and maximum throughput. Deploying poor quality antennas in mobile communications networks can be equated to putting normal road tyres on a Formula 1 car – the vehicle can be driven, but a professional driver will tell you that performance is severely compromised. Continue reading here.
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