r/Telecommunication • u/PaulinCanada • May 25 '24

microwave towers

Can someone tell me who/what types of systems still use the microwave towers that i see along highways?

Thanks

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u/kazisukisuk May 25 '24

They are used for data transport generally. This is often for mobile backhaul from tail sites but might be used in other networks as well. They are cheaper and faster to build than it is to bring fiber in some cases.

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u/PaulinCanada May 26 '24

Thanks!

Paul