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Cell site

Lso called Base Station, is the local cellular tower and radio antenna (including the radios, controller, switch interconnect, etc. ) that handles communication with subscribers in a particular area or cell. A cellular network is made up of many cell sites, all connected back to the switch via landline or microwave.

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