The combination of antenna towers and associated electronic equipment is referred to as a “cellular or PCS cell site” or “base station.” Cellular or PCS cell site towers are typically 50-200 feet high.
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Cell towers aren’t connected to each other directly, per se. They are generally (technically, but not actually) connected to each other through the network’s switching station with optic cables .
Read moreHow do cell towers communicate with each other?
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.
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