What is a mobile communication base station?

Mobile communication base station is a form of radio station, which refers to a radio transceiver station that transmits information between mobile phone terminals through a mobile communication exchange center in a certain radio coverage area.

How does a mobile phone connect to a base station?

The first step in the process is for the phone to check that there is coverage in the area that the call is made. Once the phone has verified that there is sufficient signal strength to make the call, the phone establishes a connection with a nearby mobile phone base station.

Does a mobile phone need a base station?

In essence, a mobile phone needs to have ‘sight’ of a mobile phone base station. In other words, the radio signal from the phone to the base station needs to be uninterrupted. Hills, trees and tall buildings can obscure this line of sight and so base stations need to be very carefully located to maximise the coverage available.

Why are base stations important in cellular communication?

Base stations are important in the cellular communication as it facilitate seamless communication between mobile devices and the network communication. The demand for efficient data transmission are increased as we are advancing towards new technologies such as 5G and other data intensive applications.

Why is construction of mobile communication base stations important?

The construction of mobile communication base stations is an important part of the investment of mobile communication operators, and is generally carried out around factors such as coverage, call quality, investment benefits, construction difficulty, and maintenance convenience.

What happens if a phone is handed over to a base station?

There is usually a smooth transition or ‘handover’ from cell to cell. During the duration of a call, the phone may have handed over to and from a number of base stations. If there is no adjoining base station, such as on the fringes of the mobile phone network, the call will drop out.