Definition :
The number of phones in use that are restricted to a particular area and can support point-to-point signal transmissions that occur through the air over a terrestrial microwave platform rather than through copper or fiber cables. |
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Categorizing Fixed Wireless (Often CDMA) Under Fixed v Mobile
As CDMA technology is embraced across the region its classification becomes vital. At present there is no consensus on whether CDMA falls into the fixed or the mobile category. For example CDMA is considered a fixed line in Sri Lanka, while in India, as of March 2006, it is counted under mobile. To avoid any confusion it is best that data on the number of fixed lines includes a footnote indicating if fixed wireless is included or not.
This indicator allows us to measure the growth in the number of phones, and thereby estimate the demand for fixed wireless technologies.
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