What are the components of cell site?

DITO Telecommunity Corp. targets to complete 4,500 cell towers by December as part of its nationwide expansion, a company official said on Thursday. “As of today, DITO has built over 3,000 towers, and we are now preparing for our second technical audit by July 8,” DITO Chief Technology Officer Rodolfo D.

Cell towers, also known as cell sites, are where electric communications equipment and antennae are mounted, allowing the surrounding area to use wireless communication devices like telephones and radios .

The Bayanihan II , which President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed on Sept. 11, 2020, granted the government the power to simplify the permit process for building cell towers. “Before, we could barely make out 300 to 500 sites a year with 26 to 29 licenses and permits necessary for the construction of cell sites.

In a cellular network, the site where antennas and electronic communication equipments are located is known as cell site. It is constructed usually at the higher location. It houses antennas, transceivers, DSPs, control circuitry, GPS receiver, power sources and shelter structures .