Cell phones have an in-built antenna which is used to send packets of digital information back and forth with cell-phone towers via radio waves . Mobile phones connect to a cell tower in the area, and instead of connecting to another phone it connects to the Internet and can fetch or retrieve data.
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Cell phones communicate with nearby cell towers mainly through RF waves , a form of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum between FM radio waves and microwaves. Like FM radio waves, microwaves, visible light, and heat, they are forms of non-ionizing radiation.
Read moreWhat is the difference between a cell tower and an internet tower?
Cell phone tower signals reach long distance and thus better connectivity outside . But Wi-Fi is primarily a short-range local wireless networking WiFi signals are affected by interference and hence suited for single or multi connectivity in a short area.
Read moreHow does a cell tower get its signal?
Whenever a cell phone is used, it emits an electromagnetic radio wave, called a radio frequency, that is received by the nearest cell tower’s antenna . Once the cell tower receives this signal, it will transmit the signals to a switching center.24 Tem 2021
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