5G In A Streamlined And Safe Format

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There is no doubt that 5G is coming to an area near you. The technology is in such high demand that it has created a “land rush” among major carriers, where the expectation is that those offering 5G will get the majority of the customers from that region. Few new benefits have resonated among customers to the magnitude that 5G has in the last few years, with many people basing their decision to use one carrier over another because they offer 5G speeds. The difference is noticeable, with streaming, downloads and clarity of calls being so dramatically better on 5G networks that it is worth the significant investment that it will take to upgrade existing networks to 5G. This involves the installation of thousands of new pieces of equipment into regions where the public is in close proximity. 5G micro sites (also known as small cell sites) are smaller than 4G and 3G macro sites, but must be far closer together in order to provide adequate coverage. The micro sites involved in these networks must be positioned about one-tenth of a mile from the user in order to maintain functionality, due to the 5G signal degrading far faster than previous versions. This creates a situation where 5G small cell sites must be installed all around people as they go about their lives, on street poles and in building exteriors as well as on rooftops and the sides of buildings in order to create the appropriate proximity that the networks require. This leads toward more creative installations in many different situations, and can add to the risks posed to utility workers or even to the public. Each installation is relatively unique in its setup, with an array of boxes, antennas and wires being externally or internally mounted to a pole or structure. As utility workers need to be able to provide maintenance at the sites themselves or to other equipment in the surrounding area, they need to be able to understand the exact routing of power to these devices in order to assure safety. This is why Raycap’s combination AC disconnect enclosures are so important. Through their integration into a 5G small cell site, they enable quick power cut off to an entire site with just a single breaker. This breaker and metering device are integrated within an enclosure that hides electrical wiring, provides a connectivity junction and surge protection, ultimately creating a far better looking and safer small cell installation. The safety and the security of understanding the standard setup that will cut power off to all devices involved, combined with the far more clean and streamlined look of the site itself, makes the Raycap combination disconnect enclosure an attractive addition to 5G micro site installations. With the rollout of any new technology comes an impact to the public both negative and positive, and through the integration of the compact enclosure housing the AC Combo Disconnect, the visual impact is significantly reduced. There is no getting rid of the infrastructure equipment involved in the process, but now we can hide it while also making it safer.