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This paper is a tutorial overview of CDMA technology. The paper also discusses how CDMA technology is used in Wireless Local Loop (WLL) applications to satisfy demands quickly and efficiently. Wireless telephony has focused primarily on mobile applications until recently. The huge demand for telephone service, which has emerged in many parts of the world, coupled with the long lead times to install outside plant, has led to the application of wireless technology with fixed location wireless subscriber equipment. CDMA technology has proven to have a significant advantage over other wireless technologies, because of its large capacity and its superior economics. Examples are shown of an integrated subscriber station, a full feature subscriber station supporting voice, data and fax, and a concentrated subscriber system, all for WLL use. Economic comparisons are made with alternative technologies. The Globalstar LEO system is cited as an example to illustrate WLL services provided via satellite.
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Uhlig, R.P. (1996). Application of CDMA Technology to Wireless Local Loop Service. In: Aagesen, F.A., Botnevik, H., Khakhar, D. (eds) Information Network and Data Communication. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34985-5_25
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