This isn't just a cellular network they're bringing back online... This is bringing a whole complete Central Office back online. This means every fiber trunk, every Cell truck, every data connection. Yes, Verizon and Sprint have mobile Cell sites.. but that is just cellular. Without a CO, you won't have cellular connections.
Based on what I saw at that link, it is only talking about Sprint and Verizon's wireless operations. Wireless is included in the AT&T disaster recovery capability but most of the bulk is associated with being able to replace the network backbone transport and switching operations that may be lost when a site is damaged. This backbone transport and switching refers to "wireline" services, e.g. phone lines uses by business and residential customers for everything from plain old telephone service to proprietary secure banking networks to the internet. AT&T's disaster recovery can replace much more than lost cell towers - it can replace a lost Central Office.
They only have the ability to get their wireless back up. We (at&t) have to bring an entire Central Office back up. That includes every circuit of service, land-lines and wireless, as well as the power and battery back up that supports the services. Yeah, we're that good.
I've not seen such carrier-bashing in quite some time. I've worked for the old MCI and the new AT&T, and I've seen this DR setup in person. It is a mobile version of every piece of network hardware and infrastructure required to recover from a smoking hole, and regular practice of moving it, configuring the trailers, and running interconnects to the local infrastructure. This is cellular voice/data, ATM, Frame Relay, Private Line DXC, local and LD voice, EVERYTHING.....mobile, and able to come to your city if the need arises. Thanks AT&T, your version is hands-down Class A for sure.
p3t3b2, shut up you have no idea what you are talking about. None of them come even close to what AT&T has for disaster recovery. Read the article you keep mentioning and read this one again. The more you rant on about the others already having it the more of an idiot you sound like.
According to Greg you're the dummy because you can't figure out that you get pop-ups due to the fact you're on prepay. Credit that BAD huh??
If you read the articles I've posted you will see that ATT isn't the only one with those CAPABILITIES, I guess those prepaid pop-ups are distracting you.
The point of the article is that at&t's is the best. Sprint only worries about cellular. w/o at&t's NDR, Sprint would be dead in the water...cellular is only wireless for 1000 ft @ the most, then it goes through a T1 line. I wonder who provides that in most of the country? Yup, at&t.
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You guys really need to do more fact checking, Sprint has had this ability since 2001, Verizon has this ability as well;
http://www.wirelessweek.com/Article-Ready-Disaster.aspx
but neither one of them let Engadget inside to take a peek
I'm sure Engadget went to Sprint and Verizon first! ;-)
This isn't just a cellular network they're bringing back online... This is bringing a whole complete Central Office back online. This means every fiber trunk, every Cell truck, every data connection.
Yes, Verizon and Sprint have mobile Cell sites.. but that is just cellular. Without a CO, you won't have cellular connections.
Based on what I saw at that link, it is only talking about Sprint and Verizon's wireless operations. Wireless is included in the AT&T disaster recovery capability but most of the bulk is associated with being able to replace the network backbone transport and switching operations that may be lost when a site is damaged. This backbone transport and switching refers to "wireline" services, e.g. phone lines uses by business and residential customers for everything from plain old telephone service to proprietary secure banking networks to the internet. AT&T's disaster recovery can replace much more than lost cell towers - it can replace a lost Central Office.
Uh.... Sprint and Verizon have the same equipment what are you talking about?! By law they have to.
*I actually have to correct myself, MCI has this ability since the 90's*
Verizon;
http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=201311173
They only have the ability to get their wireless back up. We (at&t) have to bring an entire Central Office back up. That includes every circuit of service, land-lines and wireless, as well as the power and battery back up that supports the services. Yeah, we're that good.
@Anthony
Did you not read the link?... http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=201311173
In addition to wireless Verizon is using MCI's (which is acquired) previous disaster abilities so it isn't just wireless!
I've not seen such carrier-bashing in quite some time. I've worked for the old MCI and the new AT&T, and I've seen this DR setup in person. It is a mobile version of every piece of network hardware and infrastructure required to recover from a smoking hole, and regular practice of moving it, configuring the trailers, and running interconnects to the local infrastructure. This is cellular voice/data, ATM, Frame Relay, Private Line DXC, local and LD voice, EVERYTHING.....mobile, and able to come to your city if the need arises. Thanks AT&T, your version is hands-down Class A for sure.
Yeah, but Sprint and Verizon won't have the necessary fiber splitters to make sure the NSA is getting their copy of everyone's calls.
p3t3b2, shut up you have no idea what you are talking about. None of them come even close to what AT&T has for disaster recovery. Read the article you keep mentioning and read this one again. The more you rant on about the others already having it the more of an idiot you sound like.
According to Greg you're the dummy because you can't figure out that you get pop-ups due to the fact you're on prepay. Credit that BAD huh??
If you read the articles I've posted you will see that ATT isn't the only one with those CAPABILITIES, I guess those prepaid pop-ups are distracting you.
ugh, wrong Todd you idiot.. You just keep proving my point.
The point of the article is that at&t's is the best. Sprint only worries about cellular. w/o at&t's NDR, Sprint would be dead in the water...cellular is only wireless for 1000 ft @ the most, then it goes through a T1 line. I wonder who provides that in most of the country? Yup, at&t.
Grace & Peace
Does Sprint or Verizon have a capability to restore international POP location for their customers?