Al Baker Networks’ IT Infrastructure services can help you map multiple technology solutions to your unique business needs, select the most suitable and effective elements from the array of current and emerging technologies, and deploy them to your greatest advantage. In addition, Al Baker Networks can help with developing the necessary processes and tools to support the rapid implementation of enhanced services for your customers and end-users. Network Infrastructure Consulting Solutions combine services from other consulting portfolios to offer a complete solution or address a vertical industry.
Data cabling forms the backbone of IT infrastructure. Good cabling solution can easily eliminate the poor network performance and downtime. Adherence to the industry standards ensures the security of your cabling system. From Cat5 to Cat6 and beyond we have the necessary skills and the engineers to install or upgrade your network. Al Baker Networks provides you full technical expertise in designing, integrating & maintenance of communication cabling thus providing a strong base for well-functioning infrastructure.
Local-area network (LAN) switches are at the core of all networks, providing high-speed connectivity, applications, and communications systems. Today’s networks not only need to efficiently and securely transmit bandwidth-intensive data, voice, video, and wireless applications, they also need to provide for evolving traffic patterns, new services, and optimized application performance.
Al Baker Networks with its global partner provides you class effective wireless solution which is scalable, manageable and secure to improve your business productivity. We combine the best elements of wired and wireless networking with the same level of security, reliability and ease of deployment and management
which you expect from your wired LAN. Having integrated partnership with industry leading technology provider we can deploy solutions that help your business to achieve desired goals and provide a smooth migration path towards future technologies and services.
Al Baker Networks specializes in design, supply and installation services of TV distribution systems which include SMATV, MATV and CATV. Working closely with our partner who is a global leader in supply of electronic and communication equipments we are able to design, supply and install the SMATV system that will make sure that you get the best reception quality at all the time. Our experience in design, installation and commissioning of these networks ensures a crystal clear picture quality, whether it is a high rise building or housing complex with maintenance free system. supply and install the SMATV system that will make sure
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With the increasing threat to security, the need to visually monitor and record events in an organization’s environment has become a matter of prima facie. A good CCTV system can make your business safer, more efficient and less prone to the thefts and accidents. We do the consultation, integration and deployment of digital video surveillance systems running on IP-based networks to help improve your security programs with surveillance solution that is specific to your business purpose. The service provides for a complete solution of data capture, storage and retrieval solution that helps safeguard people and the asset. With our surveillance solution you can go live over the internet or a closed network for surveillance which provides clearer and crisper images that could be tracked and manipulated easily.
Al Baker Networks with its comprehensive web based Access Control System, offers its clients the most recent and reliable access control technology through its strong business relationships with leading companies that are established providers in the key infrastructure security markets. Our access control system can be seamlessly integrated with other security systems such as CCTV and Intelligent Fire Detection System to give you the most reliable and comprehensive security solution. With our Access Control System you can be assured that security at all the times is monitored and the security of all the staff personnel against intruder is also maintained throughout.
Toggle ContentTime and Attendance System is a software system that monitors the working time of the employees which also includes overtime/docking of non-exempt employees. These systems may be integrated with existing payroll processing software or Excel calculation formats. These are also good for tracking labor distribution, building security, and personnel scheduling.
This user friendly and customized software has following advantages:
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A new generation of IP-enabled voice solutions bring network services including voice and data into a single, manageable platform ideal for a business with small offices or branch deployments. The principle involves converging voice and data on the same network, and, therefore, need to ensure that their existing networks can take on this additional load. We at Al baker Networks deploy theses services and analyze your existing network for congestion, and in case you’re planning to use VoIP over your WAN links, we work out the requirements for it, and deploy it for you.
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In order to have the competitive edge, motivated employees and enhanced productivity, Smart construction and building Solutions are the call of the day. Smart buildings contain a high level of electronic microprocessor based control systems. The individual systems like AC, power, fire, and security etc. get integrated to share information and communicate between themselves. Along with these, there are telecommunications systems for voice, data, and video transmission. These work more intelligently and the result of which is a smart building. Al Baker Networks designs and builds turnkey Smart Buildings, Data Centers to support rapidly changing, state of the art electronic infrastructure.
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Al Baker Networks with its partner in FMS provides a total integrated guestroom control system solution to the hospitality industries, in particular, the hotel industry in the global market. FMS Solutions, through modular and networking systems, helps eliminate messy cabling, transient interference and an eyesore of un-uniform interior décor.


Bandwidth requirements and CODECs
use the VoIP system, there are a few requirements to be met:
High speed, stable Internet connection. The minimum requirement is 64 Kb/s
in each direction or a total of 128kb/s. To verify connection reliability
you can use packet tracing software to reveal network problems. We
recommend a product called "Ping Plotter". You can download a free trial
SIP IP phone, you can use a softphone if your PC has speakers and
microphone or a headset.
personal computer for account management.


The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is calling BlackBerry devices a security risk. The UAE telecom regulator has stated, “BlackBerry operates beyond the jurisdiction of national legislation.” BlackBerrys are the only devices used in the country that have data managed by a foreign, commercial agency and stored outside of the UAE. This conflicts with UAE law.
The real issue here is who has access to email sent via a Blackberry. While there is certainly a legitimate concern for countries wanting to monitor data traffic, there is also the issue of personal privacy. Such a debate is now brewing in the US and abroad. One such case has already made it to the Supreme Court as the court was asked to review the issue of personal messages sent by an employee’s cell phone over an employer’s network.
What makes this announcement even more interesting is that this is not the first time the UAE has tried to access Blackberry user data. In July 2009, BlackBerry users in the UAE were enticed via a fake update to download cell phone malware to their phone that would enable third parties to access private information on their phones. This hacking attempt was only discovered as the malware (bugs and kisses) was poorly written which drained batteries quickly.
It’s time people start realizing that smart phones are becoming mini hand held computers and there is an array of individuals wanting access to this data including hackers, identity thieves, and government entities. If you would like to hear more about this topic, check out the news segment Mr. Michael Gregg did with the Business News Network at http://watch.bnn.ca/after-hours/july-2010/after-hours-july-27-2010/#clip329618.


India’s Cable Projects and Future Expansion
- India-Asia Xpress (IAX) and India-Europe Xpress (IEX): Reliance Jio is leading these projects, connecting India to Singapore, the Persian Gulf, and Europe. The capacity is around 200 Tbps, with funding from a consortium including Facebook and Google.
- MIST: This cable will link Mumbai and Cochin in India to Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. It has a capacity of 218 Tbps and is scheduled for operation in 2024.
- Blue-Raman: Connecting Italy, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and India, this cable bypasses the Egyptian chokepoint. It has a capacity of over 200 Tbps and is funded by a consortium led by Google.
- SEA-ME-WE 6: Upgrading the link from Singapore to Marseille, this cable spans 19,200 km with a capacity of 126 Tbps. It is scheduled to be operational in 2025 and involves a consortium of telecommunications companies.
- 2 Africa Pearl: Extending from India and Pakistan, this cable orbits Africa, connecting 33 nations across three continents. It has a capacity of 180 Tbps and is funded by a consortium that includes Facebook and China Mobile.
What are Undersea Cables?
- Undersea cables, also known as submarine cables, are Fiber optic strands enclosed in protective layers laid on the ocean floor.
- They are essential for global connectivity, transmitting data and communication signals between continents and nations.
- These cables form the backbone of international communications infrastructure, ensuring reliable internet connectivity and supporting seamless communication worldwide.
- They play a pivotal role in facilitating collaboration, trade, and socio-cultural interactions on a global scale.
How are the Submarine Cable Systems laid?
- Submarine cable system-
a. Cable Station at the ground contains the servers from/to which data is to be transmitted. All the armoured submarine cables are connected to the cable station.
b. Cables that are laid at depths shallower than 1500m, are buried 60 cm under the sea bed to prevent them from damages such as anchoring of ships, mining and dredging.
c. Cables at depth exceeding 1500m, are simply laid upon the seabed and not buried as there are fewer chances of accidental damages at such depths.
- Submarine cable management in India- Indian government provided the private players the opportunity to provide international telecommunication links in 2002. These private players are known as International Long Distance (ILD) providers.
- Currently, there are 16 operational submarine cable systems in India. Additional, 4 cable systems have been planned.
Key Recommendation by TRAI
Ownership Requirements for Undersea Cables:
- Proof of Ownership: TRAI recommends that all Indian telecom companies operating undersea cables must demonstrate ownership of the portion of cables located in Indian waters.
- Significance: This requirement ensures that Indian firms have a stake in undersea cable infrastructure and fosters their active participation in global connectivity.
Distinction between Cable Landing Stations and Points of Presence (PoPs):
- Differentiation of Facilities: TRAI suggests distinguishing between cable landing stations and PoPs, which are further connected to the stations.
- Regulatory Simplification: Owners of PoPs would be exempted from multiple clearance requirements but would need to comply with lawful interception regulations.
- Significance: This differentiation streamlines the regulatory process for telecom companies and promotes ease of doing business.
Allowance for Dark Fiber and Stubs:
- Dark Fiber Usage: TRAI recommends permitting the use of dark fiber (unused optical fiber) on existing cable landing stations.
- Use of Stubs: TRAI suggests allowing the installation of stubs, short cables in Indian waters, for potential future expansion and use.
- Significance: Allowing dark fiber usage and stub installations enhances the flexibility and scalability of undersea cable infrastructure in India.
Financial Viability Models for Repair Vessels
- Commissioning Indian-Flagged Ships: TRAI proposes that a government committee explore financial viability models for commissioning Indian flagged ships for the repair and maintenance of undersea cables.
- Significance: This promotes indigenous capabilities and supports the growth of the domestic maritime industry.
Domestic Traffic and Terrestrial Networks
- Permission for Domestic Traffic: TRAI recommends explicitly permitting the carrying of domestic traffic on undersea cables, allowing for connectivity between domestic locations.
- Extension through Terrestrial Networks: The regulator suggests enabling undersea cable systems to extend further inland through terrestrial networks to facilitate the flow of international traffic.
- Significance: This improves efficiency and promotes seamless communication within India.
Vulnerabilities of India to damage Underwater Cable Systems
- Substantial Loss to Indian service sector- India’s service sector like the Business Processing Units are entirely dependent on Global connectivity for their operations. Any damage to submarine communications cable, leads to substantial losses.
For ex- The severance of multiple undersea cables off the coast of Egypt and Dubai in 2008, led to loss of more than 80% of India’s international service.
- Threat to India’s Financial Stability- India’s banks use SWIFT system for international financial transfers and banking operations. This SWIFT system relies on undersea fibre-optic cables to transmit more than 15 million messages a day, valuing $10 trillion of financial transfers to 208 countries.
- Disruption of Social security schemes- Indian government’s social security schemes based on the JAM trinity is heavily dependent upon the modern internet. Any disruption of these undersea cables will cause major disruptions in the implementation of these schemes.
- Military and National Security- India’s national security is also dependent on underwater cable communications systems for real time communication.
What are the threats to these Cable Systems?
- Lack of route-diversity- The route of undersea cables from Red Sea to Mediterranean through mainland Egypt, is the world’s largest internet choke points. This route is susceptible to interdictions/interjections. For ex- Five interdictions to the cables in the Red Sea region would completely isolate India from Europe.
- Sabotage by Non-state actors- The non-state actors have been involved in intentional and targeted damage to undersea cables. For ex- Houthi rebels involvement in targeting submarine cables in the Red Sea region.
- Human activities like fishing and dredging- Fishing like bottom trawling and dredging operations cause damages to unarmoured submarine cable systems at the ocean bottom.
- Offshore activities- Offshore activities like oil and gas development, the setting-up and maintenance of infrastructure for offshore wind energy and ocean-thermal plants, seabed mining operations also cause damage to submarine cable systems.
- Natural disasters- Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, and subsea landslides, also pose significant threats to undersea cable networks.


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Hawaiian Telcom is working to bridge the digital divide in Wai‘anae by enabling More Homes and Businesses with 100% Fiber Internet Service.
In celebration of its fiber network expansion in Wai‘anae, Hawaiian Telcom hosted a free community event - “Imagine Wai‘anae” - on May 28 at Wai‘anae Mall.
The event featured family-friendly activities and a fashion show emceed by Wai‘anae High
School alumnus and renowned fashion designer Ari South. The show highlighted the designs of Wai‘anae High’s fashion and design students who were challenged to weave Hawaiian Telcom’s “Imagine the Possibilities” campaign that invites people to imagine a world where everyone has access to fiber internet service to connect, learn and dream into their designs.
“We are inviting our communities to Imagine the Possibilities with us as we bridge the digital
divide in Hawai‘i by accelerating our fiber expansion to deliver ultra-fast 100% fiber broadband service to underserved neighborhoods in Wai‘anae and across our state,” said president and general manager Su Shin.
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the increased accessibility of home computing, digital audio processing is now available to anyone who owns a PC with sound card, and will be of increasing importance, in association with digital video, as the multimedia revolution continues into the next millennium. Digital audio restorationCited by: The application of digital signal processing (DSP) to problems in audio has been an area of growing importance since the pioneering DSP work of the s and 70s. In the s, DSP micro-chips became sufficiently powerful to handle the complex processing operations required for sound restoration in. The application of digital signal processing (DSP) to problems in audio has been an area of growing importance since the pioneering DSP work of the s and 70s. In the s, DSP micro-chips became sufficiently powerful to handle the complex processing operations required for sound restoration in real-time, or close to real-time. Abstract. This chapter is concerned with the application of modern signal processing techniques to the restoration of degraded audio signals. Although attention is focussed on gramophone recordings, film sound tracks and tape recordings, many of the techniques discussed have applications in other areas where degraded audio signals occur, such as speech transmission, Cited by:
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A powerful internet that consumes less power. Super-powered computers that are comparable to NASA’s. Broadband speeds that can be awe-inspiring.
This is a possibility that’s just emerging as per Scandinavian researchers. In a report published last week, researchers of universities across Sweden and Denmark reported that they transferred nearly twice the amount of internet data using the fiber optic cable within a second with a laser-powered chip which is a record for the world.
The chip was able to achieve dizzying speeds thanks to only one laser and a specially designed light-generating device to send information over fiber optic cables, researchers said. The amount of data scientists transmitted, which is roughly 1.84 petabytes, is far more than the approximately 1 petabyte data sent over the internet each second. A petabyte is roughly 1 million gigabytes.
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The chip operates by using only one laser to create the rainbow of colors by using an instrument known as frequency comb. frequency comb. The lights are able to transmit data via fiber optic cable in a more efficient and less energy-intensive method.
It’s similar to … it’s like being in the New Jersey Turnpike and all the cars are connected in a way that they can move at a synchronized pace, said John Ballato Professor of Material Science at Clemson University who did not participate in the research.
During the test, Swedish and Danish researchers have achieved speed of data transfers that reached 1.84 petabytes per second with the single chip powered by lasers. Normally, more than 1,000 lasers would be needed to achieve this speed according to experts.
Ballato said that the Scandinavian team’s speed performances are fascinating. It’s not often that this kind of thing happens to pass, he said.
The main benefit of the chip is its easy design, he added. Utilizing it, in conjunction with the fiber optic cable which is unique, yet easy to obtain which makes it likely that companies could use this technique to transfer information in the near future, he added. This isn’t just an isolated event, he said. It’s not something that’s a fanciful thing that you’re thinking we’ll only make one time and never ever.
He did admit, however, that the idea is in the process of being researched and may take several years to be accepted as a standard. It’s not likely, he said that companies operating the internet will cut down fiber optic cables running the internet beneath the ocean, and replace them with this method.
He believes it’s most likely, as he added that the technology will be employed to develop smaller, local 5G networks, which data-hungry advancements like autonomous vehicles have to be able to operate more effectively.
Everybody is asking for 5G, he said. That’s an extraordinary amount] of power as well as bandwidth, which is a capacity-hungry idea.


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Not so long from now, you may be able to control your computers or smartphones with your hands.
Local scientists have developed a new technology they believe could change the way we interact
with our devices. Kim Min-ji reports.
By simply clenching your hand, then opening it again,... you can control screens of computers
or televisions. The selected screen moves when you clench
your fist and move it up and down. When clenched, the watch is on,... when released,
it is off. This is what's known as 'wearable gesture'
technology,... which works off the movement of wrist muscles.
Researchers say the technology is more advanced than the current 'wearable devices' on the
market... and it allows users to answer phone calls and control volume with a simple clench
of the fist.
"Using infrared telecommunications,... the technology senses the movement of the wrist
muscle... and converts the gesture into an order to control the contents."
When the user is wearing the watch,... they can control and communicate with nearby smart
devices. As the technology recognizes the movement
of wrist muscles and does not depend on a camera,... it can be used anywhere at anytime.
By adding authentication functions,... researchers believe that users will eventually be able
to open the doors to their cars or even their homes.
"Because the technology recognizes the movement of the hand,... we believe that it is the
right technology to adopt in smartbands,... or in other smart devices being developed
The wearable tech market is expected to be worth some 500-million U.S. dollars by 2018.
The research team plans to gain an upper hand in the market by creating technology that
can change formation,... and is easy to attach to... or detach from... the body.
Kim Min-ji, Arirang News.


b2d: Asset Localization using Bluetooth Low Energy
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b2d is a prototype project for asset localization using bluetooth low energy beacons.
In a warehouse, mechanic workshop or another large facility localizing assets can be a time-consuming task. Our project aims to simplify finding movable tools and other objects and thus save valuable working time.
To use the system and for trying the prototype, we have installed 3 embedded beacon devices (e.g. particle argon boards) in a room. We then simulated a lost tool by a raspberry pi. The raspberry pi, here called the reader, continously measures the signal strength to the beacons.
The measurements are sent to the backend where an ingestion to an InfluxDB and the positional calculation is performed via a trangulation algorithm. Finally, the backend displays the approximate location on an exemplary factory blueprint.
Try it out yourself and feel free to reuse any of our work under the MIT license.
Instructions for the backend
Start with the backend server with:
npm install npm start
For example, start the container with:
docker run -p 8086:8086 -v $PWD:/var/lib/influxdb influxdb
Instructions for the Python Reader (the asset)
cd reader/python python -m venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate pip install -r requirements.txt
Perform scanning requirements from https://github.com/citruz/beacontools#installation
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Connect to the Internet Your phone puts the whole Internet in your pocket. Scenes are preset Home screen layouts that you can quickly apply. You can get online using a data connection or Wi-Fi. You can add several People widgets on the Home screen, with a different group of contacts on each widget.
Smart dial automatically searches and filters your contacts list stored on your call. It is still very popular, especially in the developing world. Many newer automobiles also have Bluetooth, which can interface with a phone in a pocket, to allow automatic hands-free phone capability.
Please also read the Safety and regulatory guide that is included in the box. To find You can use the polite ringer and pocket mode features for receiving calls. Receiving Calls Phone calls Receiving calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears. Set up your phone When you switch on your phone for the first time, just follow the onscreen instructions to set up your phone.
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"if only we could communicate with both verbiage and body language without being physically present in a room"
An evolution of communication technologies
Long ago, people tied handwritten notes to a pigeon's feet to transmit messages over the distance. Then we had telephone land lines. Fiber-optic cables and mobile telephony took it to the next level. While mobile telephones enabled wireless communication, internet changed the game completely. Now there was voice over internet protocol (VOIP) or even video conferencing. The speed and quality of this communication has gone onto incrementally but steadily increase over the past few years. The next breakthrough in communication which has been anticipated and forecast by tech gurus for a long time in my view will be VR communication. The technology has been around for almost 10 years now but hasn't broken through into communication technology landscape. With VR/AR communication we will have graduated into the next realm of technological progress. Imagine what a conversation would be like if you could literally explain your point with the usual hand gestures that accompany your words. How much more productive and fun conversations would become, if only we could communicate with both verbiage and body language without being physically present in a room. I predict 2020 will mark the advent of AR/VR calls by one of Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon or Apple.


Can You Hear Me Now? LTE Interference.
This article deviates significantly from my usual Tips & Tricks. The subject is much more detailed, because the topic is rapidly becoming an issue that many broadcasters are, or will be, facing at some point. It requires a lot of information from sources well beyond my usual range of expertise, so I’ve relied on several experts who are much more versed than I am on this matter.
There has been much discussion recently about LTE interference; problems being experienced and reported by mobile carriers as interference to the receiving equipment in their facilities. This can be a challenge for FM broadcast stations, because some of these receivers are trying to pick up a signal that’s well down into the noise floor; -100dB or even lower in some cases. This means that, even if your station is totally legal according to government requirements, you could still have a harmonic in the LTE band (700-850 MHz, depending on your geographic location and the carrier involved) that is high enough to create an issue.
Obviously, the mobile carriers have an interest in putting transceiver sites as far away from each other as possible; the fewer that need to be installed, the lower the costs. In addition, time commitments may play a factor – so again, fewer sites equates to less time. Finally, in defense of the cell carriers, it is safe to assume that they have to deal with the same challenges erecting towers as broadcast stations; the “not in my backyard” syndrome, so fewer sites translate to fewer challenges in that regard. The end result of sites being spaced as far apart as theoretically possible is that signals arriving to them from handheld devices are at extremely low levels – hence the necessity to be able to receive a signal that is near the noise floor.
A lot of the talk I see, points to Section 73.317 of the FCC’s rules. Section 73.317(d) requires that an FM transmitter harmonics be more than 80dB below carrier. However, there is also a sentence in Section 73.317(a) which states that, “should harmful interference to other authorized stations occur, the licensee shall correct the problem promptly or cease operation.”
To try to sort out this apparent discrepancy between Sections 73.317(a) and 73.317(d), I turned to attorney John Garziglia of the Washington, DC firm, Womble Carlyle, which represents numerous broadcast stations. John says that with respect to Section 73.317 compliance, the FCC’s Media Bureau takes the position that, if an FM station is in compliance with the spurious emissions limits stated in Section 73.317, there is no FCC issue. In support of this proposition, the FCC’s Media Bureau, if asked, will point to a 2007 spurious emissions case regarding WBTG-FM, Sheffield, Alabama (available on the FCC website). While this case involved allegations of first-adjacent, rather than harmonic, interference, this case supports the general proposition that if spurious emissions are below Section 73.317 limits, then there is no FCC issue.
One other argument that has been posted is the FCC’s “first in” policy, where if your station was on the air first and the cell carrier installed the LTE site later, then it is the cell carrier’s responsibility to remedy any interference they might see. John notes that this policy has its genesis in the FCC’s 1947 Midnight Sun Broadcasting Co. case (available on the FCC website). In this AM licensing case from Anchorage, Alaska, a newly-granted construction permit was conditioned upon the new facility not causing any cross-modulation or intermodulation interaction between two AM transmitters with the new facility permittee responsible for correcting any issues.
While the FCC’s “first in” policy is a good argument if you are the existing FM station with a new LTE facility locating nearby, what happens if you decide to upgrade your transmitter at some point in the future, or replace the antenna? At that point, from an equipment perspective you have just become the “new kid on the block”. From the legal perspective, John observes that under the FCC’s “first in” policy, even assuming the new transmitter or antenna is Section 73.317 rule-compliant, there arguably could be an FCC issue. But this is also where local law may come into play. There are a variety of legal theories regarding nuisance which might entitle an aggrieved party to damages or relief from interference circumstances created by a newcomer.
In the case of an existing LTE facility and a new FM station, or a change in an existing FM’s emissions due to a facility change, the existing LTE licensee may very well have a civil claim against the FM licensee if interference is caused to LTE reception. John observes that if he was representing the FM licensee in such a circumstance, his first retort would be that this issue is controlled by FCC rules and policy. But, a local court may not be willing to defer to the FCC. If there was significant damage caused by harmonic interference to existing LTE operations from newly-generated FM station emissions, a court might find an FM station liable to an existing LTE facility licensee under a nuisance theory no matter how low down below the noise floor the subject emissions might be.
Therefore, it is a good idea to get as educated as possible, whether it should be a problem or not. If you want some additional information, Scott Baxter, a wireless industry consultant in Nashville, presented a paper to the AFCCE (Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers) in 2013 that includes a wealth of information on LTE configuration and interference issues, including two case studies. You can find his paper here – it is definitely worth taking some time to read. Scott can be reached at [email protected] with any questions regarding his paper. He’s also indicated that any of our readers are more than welcome to reach out for any additional information, or to peruse the various courses and presentations on his site.
From Scott’s presentation, we learn that, “OFDM-based LTE technology pushes spectral efficiency and data throughput close to the Shannon limit, but in so doing becomes particularly vulnerable to low-level uplink interference.” The Shannon limit is the digital equivalent of the Nyquist theorem – effectively providing a means of calculating the maximum possible data throughput over a communication channel with a specific noise floor. Raise the noise floor and lose data – or add noise in the form of on-channel interference (such as the harmonic of an FM broadcast station) and achieve the same data loss.
Ultimately, there are two potential causes of emissions at the 7th-9th harmonics: radiation through the FM antenna bay(s), or directly from the transmitter cabinet, referred to as ‘cabinet-radiation’. Regarding antenna radiation, this is primarily a function of transmitter harmonic attenuation (filter) and tuning of any additional external components (channel combiners, the antenna itself). Sometimes, adding additional tuned circuits (such as the external low pass filter from a previous transmitter, if available) can help achieve some additional attenuation. In other cases, external reject filters might be necessary. Finally, nothing will stop the fact that we’re radiating several kW of RF and if that is what overloads the receiver at the LTE site, the solution will need to be on their end, although it is worth noting that this is very unlikely to be the case, as LTE equipment has very good rejection of out of band signals.
With respect to cabinet radiation, this is something that is governed by various specifications worldwide. The CE (European) specification is significantly more stringent than the FCC and Industry Canada requirements, so it might be beneficial to confirm that any new transmitter you install is CE compliant. This is NOT a guarantee that there will be no LTE interference, but this is a battle that is fought a few dB at a time and CE compliance is a good start. It’s worth noting here that all of Nautel’s current models meet CE specifications – I believe that’s true of most major manufacturers, but it is a very good idea to verify this when buying.
For older transmitters, Walker Sisson, a contract engineer in southwest Michigan, has provided us with a description of one of his successes in reducing cabinet radiation and overall LTE conflict in a site where the LTE antennas and FM antenna are co-located, about 10 feet apart on the same tower! The transmitter in this case was one of our older FM5 systems, but some of Walker’s efforts could be applied to other systems quite easily. Overall, the efforts outlined below resulted in a decrease of objectionable signal at the LTE receive antenna from a highly objectionable level of -78 dBm to less than -106 dBm, a change of 28dB and getting the FM problem into the noise floor.
Walker stresses it is necessary to take a planned, scientific approach for resolution. Since transmitter manufacturers carefully filter the normal RF output, suspect the cabinet-radiation possibility FIRST. Operate the transmitter into a dummy-load with all of the transmitter’s normal panels in place. If cellular / LTE interference is found while feeding just a dummy load, the problem is ‘cabinet-radiation’ and that must be cured first since it is probably more significant than the RF to antenna. In this case the cabinet radiation from the transmitter on the ground was some 25 dB higher at the LTE receive antenna, 250 feet in the air, than the harmonics out the coax port to the FM transmit antenna, located only ten feet away! This transmitter does a very good job of suppressing radiated harmonics through its amplifier stages, thus any improvements made in this area would be invisible until the first part was done.
One of the first things that Walker discovered was that several of the RF bypass capacitors on the DC power lines to the power amplifiers had failed by vaporizing, such that just the leads of the capacitors remained. That allowed a high level of RF, containing harmonics into the LTE range to be present on the wiring harness. That RF had no filtering and radiated from cabinet openings. Simply going through each amplifier and ensuring that all bypass caps were functional, replacing the bad ones, made a significant difference.
The next step was to provide shielding for openings – the biggest offenders being air intakes and exhaust. It is important to note that this needs to be done with an eye toward NOT restricting airflow, which could end up creating more problems than it solves.
The resolution on the top exhaust port was simple hardware cloth – available at Home Depot or most any hardware store. Walker used a 3-layer sandwich of hardware-cloth on the outside and finer window screen in the center, allowing for physical strength over the large opening (photo 1). Do not overlook the openings on the top of other brands of transmitters.
Always exercise extreme care when working on operating transmitters as lethal high-voltage or current may be present just below the surface where a screwdriver or fastener may venture.
Note that an additional improvement was made by adding hardware cloth around the flange, holding it with a hose clamp and tapering it outward to overlap the horizontal screen on the top of the transmitter, securing with bolts (not shown in photo 1). As mentioned above, every dB counts and there was some leakage around the ground lead and the poor fit to the riser.
Next, Walker treated the air intakes by placing just a single layer of hardware cloth over the air-intake filter frames. Note that this may have an effect on airflow, which may need to be countered by increasing positive air pressure at the air intake, or there would be a risk of increased fan/blower failures. In Walker’s case of the FM5, no change in the exhaust air temperature was measured, suggesting no flow restriction. However, dust build-up will be more critical on the finer mesh.
The next big source of RF leakage was identified as the meters on the front of the transmitter (visible in photo 1). Think of the front-panel cutouts for the meters as RF openings since the plastic meters do no shielding. The solution for this case was to build a shield inside the cabinet around the meters (photo 2) – note the phenolic squares used to prevent accidental contact between the cage and the meter terminals.
Finally, some leakage was detected from the underside of the power modules – Walker’s solution here was some brass stock from a hobby-store on each power module, formed to press against the chassis and held in place by the module handle (photo 3).
At this point, undesired signal at the cell carrier’s receive antenna was down by at least 30 dB from the initial reading when the FM transmitter was operating into the dummy load, as it was into the noise-floor of the test equipment at less than -110 dBm. However, operating into the broadcast antenna revealed interference to the LTE at around -102 dBm, which was a few dB higher than desired. Thus, it was apparent the interference was actually going up the broadcast coax. The LTE carrier mentioned they had supplied a pass-cavity to an FM station. That did not seem to be a practical solution for a harmonic problem – to install a hi-Q device to suppress a ninth harmonic. Walker installed a line-section style low-pass filter left over from an old CCA transmitter and the noise disappeared into the LTE noise-floor. At the end of the night, the cellular techs and their supervisors walked away very happy, making notes about the model number of the old Phelps-Dodge filter from the CCA rig. In Walker’s case he had the advantage of a spectrum analyzer to sniff out cabinet radiation. The involved LTE carrier also was cooperative by having their site tech monitor their equipment’s ‘intake’ of the FM interference on a couple occasions as the steps were taken. Prepare before asking for site-tech’s presence so that progress can be tested without the carrier waiting idly.
One note on this, the cell company involved in this particular case seemed to be quite aware that they were asking for a huge accomplishment, beyond the design parameters of the equipment, and appeared to be amicable to paying for devices to accomplish the improvements they desired. This may not be the case in every situation, but other cases I have encountered have gone along similar lines – so it might pay to be nice and see if there is a way any conflict of this nature can be resolved cooperatively. During a telephone call with Gray Frierson Haertig, a consultant from Portland, he indicated that this was in agreement with what he has seen – that there may be some bluster at the beginning, but in the end, there is a willingness to work with the broadcaster to resolve any situation.
Other options that may be used in some situations would include copper tape on any panel seams where it’s unlikely that the panels will need to be removed, copper finger stock on panels which are removed for maintenance, or even shielding the entire transmitter room, with copper sheets or even conductive paint, such as can be found here or here.
Regarding the conductive paint, to quote Curtis Flick (an engineer from Ohio), “As good as foil, but far easier. Paint the wall, run a strap up the wall 6 inches or so. Secure with drywall screws. Touch-up paint overlapping the strap. Done. In the event the wall cracks, breaking the copper conductivity, slap some more paint over the crack. Fixed. You can do a color finish coat of any latex over it.” Thanks for the tip, Cowboy – remember, you never know who’s paying attention!
Ultimately we are all subject to the laws of physics, so there may well be cases that cannot be solved by any measure of hardware cloth, copper tape, conductive paint for screening rooms or any other solution. However, it is nice to have at least a few ideas for when the situation arises at your station!
Special thanks to John Garziglia of Womble Carlyle for his extensive input on the legal aspects and to Walker Sisson for the practical solutions described above. Additional thanks to Scott Baxter and Gray Frierson Haertig for technical background, as well as to Harold Hallikainen for providing a fantastic resource. Honourable mention to Curtis “Cowboy” Flick, for the paint reference lifted from the broadcast list at www.radiolists.net. One of the best things I’ve learned about this industry in almost 25 years, is that when I don’t know the answer to a question (which does happen quite often), I’m fortunate enough to have a wide variety of friends and acquaintances – almost always I can find somebody who can shed some light on the situation!
That’s it for this episode, hard to believe we’re coming in to snow season here in the Great White North. Until next time, stay well, work safe and happy engineering!
Jeff Welton, has worked with Nautel for 25+ years. He is currently the Nautel Sales Manager for U.S. Central Region but previously he spent 16.5 years as a Nautel Customer Service Technician.
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INNSWORTH, UK- As a collection of 28 nations across the globe, the members of NATO face a unique challenge during any exercise or operation: communication. As the NATO mission set has expanded, its units need to become quicker and more adaptable to the changing world. Whether spoken word or digital communications, clear communication between 28 nations and their various military branches is vital to their success.
Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps is one of NATO’s High Readiness Forces (Land) on the forefront of that quick adaptability. With Joint Force Command Naples, participating from Italy, Exercise Trident Juncture 16, October 23 – November 4, at RAF St. Mawgan, UK, is to certify the servicemen and women of the ARRC as the NATO Response Force Land Component Command in 2017. This exercise links the ARRC in the UK to JFC Naples in Italy, to four sub-units led by 4 different nations simulated in Norway, an Air Component in Germany, and a simulated Maritime force at sea.
The road that led to today’s Communication and Information Systems landscape was born out of the NATO International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan.
"In Afghanistan we had the Afghanistan Mission Network, where all of the separate nations connected their systems together,” said British Lt. Col. Laurence Fowkes, Capability Development for HQ ARRC. "It was a technical and procedural template for people knowing what a safe system looks like.”
"So rather than us having a UK secret system, this template is how everyone was able to connect their networks together,” he continued. "As soon as Afghanistan finished, the AMN was pulled apart but all the nations within NATO wanted this framework to continue and to endure for future contingent operations.”
This network was made into what is called the Federated Mission Network. With the FMN, NATO has been able to connect 28 nations, regardless of location, and one key element of that is NATO Deployable CIS Module (E) and their deployable CIS system, Dragonfly.
"DCISM (E) provides CIS support to NATO operations where needed,” said Romanian Capt. Cristina Dinu, commander of DCIS (E), 2nd NATO Signal Battalion. "We provide voice, data and video telecommunication services to supported HQs.”
For the ARRC’s upcoming NRF mission in 2017 as the LCC, they could be responsible for several units spanning military services and NATO nations, the interoperability of communications is even more crucial.
"For NRF 17, this is the first year that they expect people to be able to turn up with systems that can connect together on operations,” said Fowkes.
"Information, planning and execution documents that are produced by the Land Component are updated, so rather than everybody having to send things by email or chat its directly available,” he said. "It’s very effective collaboration and it means everyone’s got one version of the truth.”
As Trident Juncture 16 continues, communications are on forefront. Refining that capability now, gives the ARRC the edge for anything they might face as the NRF, and the importance of good CIS systems can’t be understated for anyone involved.
"It’s been a good moment for us to train, exercise and refine our capabilities,” said Dinu. "It’s a good opportunity to prove that we have these capabilities and that they are real.”
Story by HQ ARRC Public Affairs Office


FlytBase enables remote operators to playback instant audio or upload a local audio file and play it during a flight on the Speaker mounted on the Mavic Enterprise series drones.
The operator can also control the volume levels of the M2E Speaker using the FlytBase Dashboard. When the Speaker is mounted on the Mavic 2 Enterprise, the Dashboard will automatically detect the connection.
Please ensure that the operator's FlytBase account has private cloud storage configured in order to use this feature.
Refer to this section to configure private cloud storage for their FlytBase account.
To get started, mount the speaker on the Mavic 2 Enterprise drone.
First, remove the extended port cover on the top of the aircraft and store it in a safe place for future use.
Next, mount the Speaker onto the extended slot on the aircraft.
Tighten the knobs on both sides of the Speaker to secure it firmly onto the aircraft.
Finally, turn on the drone.
Once the speaker has been mounted and the drone is online on the FlytBase dashboard, a speaker icon will be activated in the payload control tray.
How it works:
An operator can record instant audio and play it on the speaker during an ongoing flight or choose an uploaded file.
Recording or uploading an audio file:
the Navigate to speaker menu in settings.
Ensure that the operator selects the correct drone in the top-left drop-down list in settings for recording or uploading an audio file.
To record an audio file, click on the red microphone icon.
To upload an audio file, click on the 'upload audio' button.
Supported audio formats are .wav, .mp3, and .ogg and the audio file must not be more than 20 seconds.
Once, the audio file has been recorded or uploaded, it is listed in the playback section in the Speaker menu.
Up to 20 recordings can be saved on the dashboard.
It is recommended that the operator plays the audio after it has been uploaded as the time taken for the audio to be transmitted is applicable when the audio is played for the first time.
In this manner, delays can be avoided while playing an audio file during crisis situations.
Playing audio during flight:
An operator can play the uploaded or recorded audio file using the payload control tray on the dashboard.
The volume of the speaker can be adjusted using the volume control buttons.


This is my current mobile phone. It's the Sony Ericsson Z520a. I bought it 2 years and 3 months ago so I could take advantage of the Bluetooth handsfree capability of my then-new car. And I have to say that it has REALLY come in handy. Paid about $100 for this.
I have made up my mind about buying the iPhone 3G, so I just wanted you show you the comparison between my current phone and my future phone.
Sony - 3.3 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches (when closed)
iPhone - 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.48 inches
I'm really surprised that the iPhone isn't all that much bigger than my current phone. It's only about an inch longer, about half an inch wider, and actually about a half inch THINNER.
Sony - 3.3 oz
iPhone - 4.7 oz
The iPhone is only about an ounce heavier.
Sony - 128 x 160
iPhone - 480 x 320
Display resolution is nearly tripled.
Sony - 16 MB
iPhone - 16 GB
Here's the first major upgrade. From megabytes to gigabytes. :)
Sony - GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Bluetooth
iPhone - UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
I wanted to use my iPhone a lot for its internet connectivity. I waited until the iPhone could utilize the 3G HSDPA speeds. Internet on my current phone really SUCKS.
Sony - 9 hours/400 hours
iPhone - 5 hours on 3G, 10 hours on 2G/300 hours
Even though the iPhone can do more, it still has a decent battery.
Sony - 0.3 megapixels, 4x digital zoom, video recording
iPhone - 2.0 megapixels, photo geotagging
This is where I actually lose some features. The iPhone has a resolution that's 7 times better. But, there's no zoom and no video recording. However, photo geotagging is a really interesting feature. It's something I could have used on my trip to Portland.


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A general introduction Juno cli along with a brief description of commands and flags
junodis a command line client for the Juno network. Juno users can use
junodto send transactions to the Juno network and query the blockchain data.
The default working directory for the
$HOME/.juno, which is mainly used to store configuration files and blockchain data. The Juno
keydata is saved in the working directory of
junod. You can also specify the
junodworking directory by using the
--homeflag when executing
tcp://localhost:26657as the RPC address to connect to the Juno network. This default configuration assumes that the machine executing
junodis running as a full-node.
The RPC address can be specified to connect to any full-node with an exposed RPC port by adding the
--nodeflag when executing
All GET commands have the following global flags:
All POST commands have the following global flags:


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We have many web application and mobile applications in GitHub for public use.
This project specifically developed to show how we can implement a simple android
application to access and manage call logs on an android device in Android Studio with Java.
The project contains 3 main activites described below:
- Main Activity: is used to show navigation buttons to other two activities
and demonstrate the navigation logic
- FIRST Activity: is used to show the first activity we navigate to
- SECOND Activity: is used to show the second activity we navigate to


The Internet of Things is here to stay, and at ACR Solutions we’re here to help you get ahead of the curve.
What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a series of networked devices, often with specific purposes. These devices feed information back to a central point for later use.
IoT devices can range from temperature and moisture sensors to cameras and even GPS chips, all designed to gather certain kinds of information and relay it back.
How Do I Add IoT to My Current Work Environment?
Any IoT strategy will begin with evaluating where your business could benefit. The IoT can address a wide variety of needs, from fleet tracking to monitoring internal conditions in a clean room or office complex.
We’ll then work together to select the relevant IoT systems to address these opportunities. Some examples are sensors for environmental conditions, GPS tracking for fleet management, and so on.
What Should I Know About IoT Security?
- Each IoT device is a potential access point. If your IoT devices can access sensitive business data, they may be at risk to cybersecurity breaches.
- There’s little standardization. It can be difficult to manage and monitor multiple operating systems.
- Updates are often few. Not every operating system is updated regularly. Security patches may be rare, let alone applied throughout your entire IoT.
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- Consider the current network. If your network is already seeing a lot of slowdown, adding new components to it won’t help. The reverse also applies.
- Start small. If there’s any concern about the network’s performance, start with a few simpler functions and attempt to scale up from there.
- Death by a thousand cuts. Most IoT devices are transmitting comparatively small amounts of data, and don’t need a lot of bandwidth. The more devices that are in play, though, the more pronounced the impact.
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Septentrio, a provider of accurate and reliable GNSS receivers announces the launch of its next generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver for precise scientific and geodetic applications – the PolaRx5. This new receiver in the PolaRx product line is developed specifically to support the most demanding applications for the Earth science community offering a select range of advanced features which enable maximum accuracy and functionality.
Powered by Septentrio’s next generation multi-frequency engine, the PolaRx5 offers 544 hardware channels for robust and high quality GNSS tracking. The receiver supports all major satellite signals including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou as well as regional satellite systems including QZSS and IRSS.
Septentrio’s field-proven Advanced Interference Mitigation (AIM+) technology enables the PolaRx5 to filter out both intentional and unintentional sources of radio interference, from narrowband signals over high powered pulsed signals to chirp jammers and Irridium interferers. Furthermore, Septentrio’s patented APME+ multipath mitigation technology – unique in eliminating short delay multipath without introduction of bias – guarantees superior measurement quality. If needed, the user has the ability to activate or deactivate APME+ to obtain completely unmodified measurements.
Various independent tests have shown PolaRx5 consistently ranks highest among GNSS receivers in many areas of measurement quality, including fewest number of cycle slips and lowest power consumption well below 2W.
PolaRx5 also introduces a new standard in ease-of-use. Thanks to Septentrio’s comprehensive web interface and the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interface, users have complete control and visibility of the receiver. The user’s web browser provides secure access to all receiver settings and status, data storage and firmware upgrades as well as advanced monitoring such as a built-in spectrum analyser.


Now that this year's Consumer Electronics Show is over, the tech press gets to engage in its favorite pastime of picking the show's winning products. There's CNN's "Coolest Tech Products from CES," CNet's "Hottest Products" and Wired's "10 Sharpest Designs."
But this focus on neat designs and thin screens misses a bigger and more important issue: the rapidly accelerating use of "fifth generation" mobile broadband technology that underpins these revolutionary products. Our national transformation to 5G is moving faster than even the most optimistic predictions a year ago. New mobile technology is powering advances from self-driving cars to connected health care.
This is important given next week's change in Administrations, particularly the FCC's coming leadership changes. The wireless marketplace is once again proving itself a dynamic and competitive industry that in 2015 alone attracted $32 billion in capital investment.
That investment translated into jobs - lots of jobs. According to a 2016 jobs survey, the mobile app economy last year employed 1.66 million Americans - or about the entire population of Philadelphia -- up from about 750,000 in 2013.
Hopefully, the magnitude of these numbers gives the new Administration's FCC appointees pause as they look to support the mobile economy. Continued growth in jobs and wireless investment is not preordained. In fact, if the capex numbers from 2016 are any indication, wireless investment actually dropped about 10% compared to 2015.
A major reason for this decline is almost certainly the FCC's 2015 decision to regulate mobile broadband like a public utility, a move that deserves an immediate burial, as Republican Commissioners Ajit Pai and Michael Reilly have both urged.
But correcting mistakes made by the current FCC is only part of the solution. The new FCC should focus on helping spur faster deployment of 5G mobile. That means helping the industry, where possible, with the setting of 5G standards. It means paying greater attention to reducing impediments to broadband deployment.
Most of all, it means becoming more of a partner to the mobile industry instead of trying to dictate to it. That was the current FCC's key failing - specifically, a lack of appreciation for how technology and consumer demand are changing the mobile industry.
In December, the Center for Disease Control released figures showing that 49% of U.S. households are considered "wireless only," and nearly 65% are what the authors call "wireless mostly."
Clearly, the mobile revolution in the form of advanced 5G technology is poised to bring benefits across the country. But this change still needs FCC help. New commissioners and staff should recognize the 5G promise and the benefits to be had from more cooperative policy stances.


The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began a plan to expand broadband access across the country in 2010. (This is not the first time that such a plan has come down from the White House.) Now, their Connect America Fund (CAF), created in 2011, is in "Phase II." The FCC uses the fund to subsidize the costs of expanding broadband coverage to areas that are underserved. Service providers must accept the monetary support in order to receive the subsidy during the six-year implementation of the program. "The FCC has focused on areas that are clearly unserved or underserved by unsubsidized service providers." This means rural America. (In the past, the FCC has also expressed heightened awareness of Native American's need for broadband access.) Service providers in some areas have not accepted the funding and thus are not required to provide broadband in their locale, at least not at FCC standards. Here's a map of "Accepted Areas," where CAF funds are being put to use as of September, 2015.
The broadband service provided under the fund has certain minimum requirements to ensure that access to internet in participating areas is not minimum quality and maximum price. There are requirements for speed, latency, usage allowance, and even pricing. The pricing requirement reads, "Service providers must offer service at rates reasonably comparable to rates in urban areas." This seems like a high bar; it is much more expensive for a provider to bring coverage to sparsely populated areas than to urban centers.
The FCC boldly claims that "Consumers everywhere – both urban and rural – will benefit." I read that as a goal, not a reflection of reality. There is a long way to go before all consumers are benefitting from the program.
On their "Progress Portal" for the CAF, the FCC website links to data reflecting the progress of their five main goals:
- Preserve and advance voice service
- Ensure universal availability of voice and broadband to homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions
- Ensure universal availability of mobile voice and broadband where Americans live, work, or travel
- Ensure reasonably comparable rates for broadband and voice services
- Minimize universal service contribution burden on consumers and businesses.
As far as ensuring "reasonably comparable rates," the Progress Portal says that only 120 service areas are not in compliance. Meaning there are 120 areas where service providers are charging rates incomparable with rates in urban areas.
The Daily Gazette, based out of Schenectady, New York, recently reported that the fund is providing $170 million to support broadband access in Upstate NY. Democratic Senators Schumer and Gillibrand praised the move, expressing hope that it would address a widespread problem of lack of broadband access in rural areas. The article cites that as of December of 2015, 239,000 households did not have access to the benchmark internet speeds set by the FCC. Time will tell how big of an impact this funding will have in rural areas.
In 2020, Phase II will reach its six year mark and the FCC plans to do an evaluation of the program. They plan for a "competitive bidding process" in areas that are still "unserved." Some areas receive coverage from what they call "rate-of-return" carriers, which are not eligible for the Phase II funds, but are subsidized nonetheless.
See this blog post on broadband access in India.


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