By anticipating many of the questions and issues likely to arise in the course of a TransCell vs. Tower debate, we hope to forestall any misconceptions that might further hinder progress. Transcept does not, in any way, propose the abolishment of towers.
Towers have their place and are currently the backbone of all major wireless networks.
Transcept's technologies are designed to extend or build out wireless networks without having to construct an unrealistic amount of towers. However, the TransCell cable and fiber systems are optimized for a deployment height of about 23 feet- the same elevation as most cable television wires. For the wireless network operator, this means capital savings on both the deployment and maintenance of the network. For the community, this is an alternative to towers in such places where tower structures are simply not practical, and can also help provide ubiquitous wireless service and forestall service rate hikes. Deployment of the TransCell system for cable requires that the wireless network operator form a partnership with a cable network operator.