For those not yet aware of it, the Bell
cell site located at the Searchmont Ski Resort is now active. It is configured
to handle the full range of HSPA and LTE voice and data service utilizing the
700 MHz, 800 MHz, and 1900 Mhz bands.
The site has four sectors meaning antennae
are optimized for four quadrants as opposed to the three sectors or
omnidirectional used at many other northern sites. Quite often sites that
provide highway coverage may only use two sectors along the direction of the highway.
Obviously, the use of more sectors provides more efficient coverage.
The new Searchmont
site also provides a full range of data
hub service including the BWI5/WI5F through the Station Mall Bell store.
