FCC Requires Backup Power For 210K Cell Towers

1sockchuck alerts us to an article in Data Center Knowledge that explores ramifications from the FCC's decision a couple of months back to require backup power for cell sites and other parts of the telecom infrastructure. The new rule was prompted by wireless outages during Hurricane Katrina. There are more than 210,000 cell towers in the US, as well as 20,000 telecom central offices that will also need generators or batteries. Municipalities are bracing for disputes as carriers try to add generators or batteries to cell sites on rooftops or water towers. The rules will further boost demand in the market for generators, where there are already lengthy delivery backlogs for some models.

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That's alright, I know a guy

[Smordnys s'regrepsA]

I know a guy, he can get you all the batteries you want, alike the brade of your choice, at 1/5 the price!

At last

[weorthe]

Millions of people will be able to call each other to ask "is your power out too?"

Re:At last

[Kent Recal]

I usually just say "Yes, and the phone system is down, too. We're working on it, can you get back to me later?".
Usually they just say ok and hang up, without even noticing...

Re:Still have a problem

[techno-vampire]

That's ridiculous, and I'm surprised you posted it.

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