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Do We Have Enough Cell Sites in the U.S.? PlanWireless readers will realize this is a trick question: they know we have nowhere near enough cell sites. But now PlanWireless offers some numbers for your consideration from the Yankee Group, as reported in RCR, July 31, 2000: in 1999, the U.S. had 2.3 cell sites per 100 square miles; in 1999, Finland had 3.8 cell sites per 100 square miles; in 1999, Japan had 9.4 cell sites per 100 square miles; in 1999, the United Kingdom had 20 cell sites per 100 square miles; and in 1999, Germany had 35 cell sites per 100 square miles. Compare these numbers with the Strategis Group Inc.'s year 2005 prediction of 116 cell sites per square mile in Belgium/Netherlands and you'll see why Europe is so far ahead of us. Yes, Europe has greater population densities, but they have fewer carriers and less disposable income per capita. Remember: cell sites will have to be spaced every 80 meters in developed areas in order to accommodate 3G services. Cell sites will be as ubiquitous as fire hydrants. And they won't be towers. |
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