How Cell Towers Work: Hands-On!

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Fun fact: when I was selling mobile phones back in 2004, I would spend the store's slow days taking online training courses reserved for my employer's engineers, fascinated by the networks that made mobile phones work. Twelve years (and a change of career) later, my network curiosity still burned strong. So I asked AT&T to let me go hands-on with a cell site - and to my great surprise, the carrier said yes!
Come along as I scope out not one, but two cell sites: one hidden in the steeple of a church, the other perched high atop the tallest mountain in the Northeast. In the process we'll learn about RF energy, what happens when the power goes out, and why the term "tower" isn't always accurate.
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MrMobile's Tower Tour was produced based on a pitch by MrMobile to AT&T in the Spring of 2016. To make this video possible, AT&T provided access to two cell sites and several network engineering personnel. AT&T also reviewed MrMobile's final script for technical accuracy, but no editorial changes were made as a result of the company's input. Travel expenses were entirely paid by MrMobile/Mobile Nations, and there was no consideration paid to MrMobile by AT&T for the production of this video.
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@JHuffPhoto 6 лет назад

As a current AT&T employee I am still amazed that this stuff works at all. I worked for 10 years directly on the network first as a cable splicer then as a Central Office technician and I can attest to the huge amount of work it takes to keep a network this size operational. Most people have no idea what it takes. It may as well be magic as far as most people are concerned. This was a great little video. Keep up the good work.

@BobSmith-mc7uq 5 лет назад

@Isopsephy Aliens have radiated too much hate into your minuscule gray matter. Report back to the mother ship for an attitude adjustment.

@JJFlores197 5 лет назад

I'm just curious, if you wouldn't mind, what would be the job title of what you do? I've looked at the AT&T careers page and have never seen anything like that, at least in my area. I live outside of Sacramento, CA in a town of 66k people. I see AT&T trucks and vans all the time in my town, but I've never seen a job opening for a technician who installs the service or someone who works on the equipment. I really appreciate any help. Thanks.

@aab434 4 года назад

All I can say is they are a horrible company to work for and have laid off thousands of union employees. You won't hear me ever saying anything good about them. They also have terrible business practices.

@hoodsplicer 4 года назад

There’s an angry prem tech in our midst

@Chris_at_Home Год назад

I retired from them 3 years ago. I worked with microwave, fiber and satellite communications. My last six years were at EGRVAKZA. Before that I worked 8 years at PRBYAKZA. We also took care of the pipeline communications and a fiber network to run the pump stations.

@aquatone327 5 лет назад

I used to climb cell phone towers for AT&T and here are some fun facts: -Those backup batteries are 6 volt batteries that weight around 200lbs each! Newer ones are 12v batteries that are alot easier to carry 120lbs each. -I have upgraded a church steeple cell site's radios and antennas. The antennas on the outside had to be painted. -The backup diesel generators start themselves up at random intervals to keep everything nice and oiled. -At 8:40 the cellular antenna is littered with bird defecation and urine! That's why it looks like green streaks are dripping from it! -Cell phone site construction is very, very long and hard work!

@Grenyas 6 лет назад

MrMobile with that unique coverage 🔥🔥🔥

@raphaelkgh218 6 лет назад

Eric Ortiz yeah ! 😂😂😂😂😉

@Brad-cb2dt 6 лет назад

Pun intended?

@lettersandnumbersuc 6 лет назад

I had the same job, massive tumor found my chest! This is NEVER SAFE!! That is a very dangerous device! - This is propaganda if your stating its not dangerous to receive harmful signals at that intensity... Beware- Stay away from them!

@charlieodom9107 5 лет назад

Where is the "how they work" section? I came here expecting a lot more from the title.

@user-uw1wq9rj8g 4 года назад

Yes, he doesn't explain what the title said, instead just like documentary video

@SimonSage 6 лет назад

Great video. Would love to see some explainers around technology we use every day - how does Bluetooth work, how does Wi-Fi work, maybe dig into material sciences on plastics and alloys used in phones.

@TheMrMobile 6 лет назад

Good call! Expect more of this in 2018.

@ishyj398 6 лет назад

I 2nd this! Awesome work, very interesting

@stevemayvisuals 6 лет назад

LinusTechTips' TechQuickie channel does that, I believe. Mr Mobile's takes are far more entertaining though

@Djjolly037 6 лет назад

that would be LTT's Techquickie

@CarsandChris 6 лет назад

Please I love this sort of video

@Deevun155 6 лет назад

This is one Hands-On I never thought I'd see, but I still loved it.

@bibarrel5111 6 лет назад

As an Electronics Engineering student, we went up a cell site last and as a practicum we had to install replacement batteries for the rack that was mentioned, we had to carry them from the base of the tower and those were HEAVY, really great video and interesting to see you delve deeper into the heart of communications engineering.

@peruprofundodance 6 лет назад

A great 👍 vid nonetheless. Hope everyone appreciates the tremendous, behind the scenes work, that thousands of talented people poured in countless hours to make your basic cellphone service work.

@Lydia00001 6 лет назад

Lol well they make us pay for it too! 😉

@darrylwoodbury 6 лет назад

I do. If it weren't for those hard working people, I wouldn't be watching this video while I'm on break at work.

@JamesBond-kq9kj 6 лет назад

For the 220.00 a month my wife and I pay for our phones I hope a lot of hard work goes into the service itself. I'm sure the network engineers/techs get paid hansomly for their work.

@Agenteyes007 6 лет назад

Those cellphone towers are death by radiation.

@clocked0 6 лет назад

Ry You realize it costs money to build this shit... I wouldn't be complaining as much if I were. Also, time is money, so that's an extra $10 there. Be grateful for what you have.

@TechLineHD 6 лет назад

Unique topic presented in the MrMobile way! Enjoyed the video!

@dkursada 6 лет назад

Wow, did he just really review cell towers?! Damn that's informative and cool, which is what I expect when I launch this RU-vid app And I get a feeling that it's not even his final form.

@Abnarly 6 лет назад

Doğan Kürşat Aktaş It's Micheal Fischer of course not.. ;)

@RCFlyer85 6 лет назад

Power level is definitely over 9000!

@adavid9155 6 лет назад

Man, your tech reviews are awesome! Its the types of tech you tend to cover, the little attention to details, like the clouds moving in the back ground that makes your reviews so enjoyable. It's these types of reviews that make people like me appreciates the tech we use from day to day. Thanks for the review.

@alfredslywa 6 лет назад

This vid not only highlighted the design and tech efforts by the carriers but showed me that you can produce beautiful and informative material with quality editing. You could probably turn your hand to any type of doco but for now I'm glad you are in the tech space. As a comms tech I say thank you, very refreshing and very appreciated.

@DeltaTeam013 6 лет назад

I've never been this early. Great to see you branching pass smartphones and laptops!

@alvallac2171 6 лет назад

*branching past

@Tanzil46 6 лет назад

Mr. Mobile never disappoints. Please do more videos like this.

@redhed515 6 лет назад

What an excellent video! Thank you! ☺

@luisminervinovlog330 6 лет назад

Like always, the man that thinks outside the box. Does not dettle just doing unbox videos and the same old. Hats off. Loved it.

@Thegreekgeekss 6 лет назад

Make a review about a rock or a wooden stick! I bet you can make that interesting too. Only you can do this Michael! Cheers!!

@MuduWaBanana 6 лет назад

Been following you for a while and I must admit that this was one of the most informative videos you've made. Keep em coming!

@saichick04 6 лет назад

I work for one of the many companies that help huge companies like AT&T with their cell sites. Think leased lines and such. I work in the Network Ops center like the one seen at the end of the video but trust me ours doesn't look like That! How do they monitor that much?! Whew! Awesome vid man.

@TheEgg185 5 лет назад

Tell me about the dangers of being too close to the transmitter. What strict safety guidelines do the gentlemen adhere to? You left out so much important info.

@meti9230 5 лет назад

Bro can u help me. I want to go around my house destroying each and every tower I can find. Ive downloaded this app that shows me the locations of each but the problem is each network has their own tower. And theres soo many of themm.... how do I destroy them bro? Please help me... im in the uk btw

@meti9230 5 лет назад

@@lakersfan892 i hear you man. Do you feel any different from when they installed that thing? Mood swings or anything else? Also what type of antenna is it? A macrocell? You can google it to find out if you are not sure. Also is the tower pointing towards where you sleep? Thanks

@nthgth 4 года назад

I don't know about the safety guidelines, but all radio communication uses frequencies below the visible spectrum. The radiation that causes cancer is that which is above the visible spectrum. Hope this helps

@mrbuck5059 4 года назад

I been working on towers for 15 years this June. Broadcast, cellular, microwave, stacking, gin pole, winch, welding mods, etc.... Love it.

@mrbuck5059 4 года назад

@@renarhodes2990 thats a doppler radar. Those don't put that much power out. I've stood by an active one 3 work days in a row. Not a big deal.

@shy2papa 6 лет назад

A field trip to NASA communication center

@frankrandise1487 6 лет назад

My occupation is CAD Drafting and I specialize in Cellular site. I laugh when people complain about faux trees and cell towers that stick out like a sore thumb. Most people don't even realize when they pass by a small cell site on a utility pole or better cell a steeple! Great coverage Mr. Mobile!

@6644pmr 6 лет назад

This was a lot of fun and incredibly informative. Projects like this help you stand out even more from other tech presenters. Awesome job.

@thays9999 6 лет назад

Excellent video, I work in the industry you made this video on, and I have to say, "spot on."

@Ontheroad13 6 лет назад

I didn’t expect to have much interest in his video until I saw you driving through Franconia notch. I grew up between northern mass and central NH. I’ve lived out of state for over a year now and loved seeing NH again shot so well. I’ve hiked Washington a bunch of times and it’s amazing up there. Thank you for this trip! Gotta love the old cog railway!

@megamind8359 4 года назад

Karens are gonna burn the church because of 5g 😂

@Sciron 3 года назад

LMAO

@ShashwatPanda 6 лет назад

Hey +mrMobile, i so miss your retro-review these days! Bring 'em back!!!

@RedskullPro 6 лет назад

loved this video! very unique!

@hrq007 6 лет назад

As a network engineer, this video makes me happy. :)

@activerfid2366 3 года назад

Love the comment stay positive

@ThatsPety 6 лет назад

This is taking "Mr mobile" to a whole. New. Level!

@itscarloszamora 6 лет назад

Facial hair on point😃

@TheMrMobile 6 лет назад

This is hilarious, since when I was editing this I had a super blizzard beard that was just god-awful. Thanks though! Haha

@raphaelkgh218 6 лет назад

MrMobile [Michael Fisher] Michael Fisher is Super Beardman confirmed! 😍😍😍😍😉

@pivo2k 6 лет назад

Enjoy Vegas! :-)

@AzuMentch36 6 лет назад

He's almost got that Bryce Harper look for his top hair too. Although, I wonder if that's safe to sport in Red Sox territory. >.>

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@semiscorner9428 6 лет назад

I loved this video a lot, and I hope you make more content like it in the future. As other users have stated, it would be great to see you cover mobile device manufacturing and how components work, among other more enthusiast-focused topics. I would personally love for the Mr. Mobile channel to evolve into something more expansive than just reviews, which I think unnecessarily limit the amount of personality you're able to bring to the table. A lot of the audience enjoy watching the channel specifically because we like the way Michael Fisher engages with the topic of mobile tech. A series of "Mr. Mobile field trips" would be very engaging for all of us who aren't actually purchasing anything right now, but enjoy watching the channel's content all the same.

@soulmeetslove 6 лет назад

Thank you! Stories like this are of a huge interest to me. I follow cell news constantly, and have explored a lot about what makes cell networks run, so videos like this are amazing fun to watch and educational in the process.

@darrellsimon4462 6 лет назад

More videos like this please explaining stuff

@uvershengovender4106 6 лет назад

Wow, this channel has now hit the nail on the head with content that's interesting, informative, and a delight to listen and watch. Hope to see more of this type of material MrMobile!

@WAncouvOR 6 лет назад

My dad was an RF engineer for ATT, Verizon, and Sprint, right now he's out of work (he's a contractor) he's trying to find a new job in our city (Phoenix). He designs cell towers.

@fazesponge1422 6 лет назад

Noticed you were using an older iPhone. Should we expect a video on the current Apple throttling issue?

@TheMrMobile 6 лет назад

+Mustafa Chaudhry Nope, that segment was just shot a long time ago (August 2016, IIRC)

@XMguy 6 лет назад

I visited the Verizon cell site in 2007 when it was being built near my home. Seeing the xmitter and back haul was amazing! It was 1X when it was built. Upgraded to 3G in 2008. Then LTE in 2012. Currently using XLTE. These are awesome.

@danielwilliams1499 6 лет назад

Great video. I’m a tower climber and I install these networks. I will be sending this to a lot of new guys to get a basic understanding. Good job! Better than I could have done myself!

@meti9230 5 лет назад

Do some research on the health risks

@general5104 2 года назад

EXCELLENT VIDEO, Mr. BubbleHead !!! I have an idea for you: How a modern Locomotive is built and how it works. (GE Locos also use Fiber-Optics in their systems). Their onboard computers are hugh! and control 4200hp of tractive effort. They have designed the most elaborate motor-control system there is, on a mobile device!

@grandchester 6 лет назад

I’d love to see more infrastructure videos for modern tech. It’s something we all take for granted. Thanks for this one.

@dacook1987 6 лет назад

Loved this unique unique field trip! Always love seeing stuff on the technology behind out networks that keep us up and going.

@markarca6360 6 лет назад

The backhaul can be a landline (xDSL), fiber to the premises (FTTx), satellite (VSAT or BGAN), or an RF link (licensed microwave or ISM bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) using TDMA technology (some manufacturers of long-range backhaul radios [such as Ubiquiti Networks' AirFiber and AirFiber X] incorporate TDMA [time-division multiple-access] technology].

@MrAndrew1953 6 лет назад

Interesting and a little off the beaten track. Worthwhile doing more like this one - thanks.

@charlottesimss9853 6 лет назад

There's few youtubers that make me go fullscreen, and you're one of them

@coolpoete 6 лет назад

Fantastic video!! Very educational and the cinematography was on point!

@ronaldckrausejr7762 5 лет назад

at&t must not have "relayed" the correct information. I know of countless places where at&t does NOT have lte; not does any other carrier. Countless places throughout rural regions of: West Virginia, Colorado, Nevada, North Dakota, etc... The worst offender would be West Virginia. Please feel welcome to check ANY mobile device coverage map; then recheck them for accuracy and real world data. Over one third of West Virginia does not even have 4g cell phone coverage of any kind. But it gets worse... Want high speed internet? If so, that would be a real issue in getting it to almost one half of the entire state. Some counties being so rural, that it is only offered in two or three (not a typo) locations per county

@michaelcastillo19 6 лет назад

Only the King can do a video like this. Good stuff.

@timman3643 6 лет назад

Some people don't use WiFi at home. They refuse

@isaacnjeru1694 2 года назад

Really expected to learn something. But this seems more like a tour than a really indepth educationial video.

@jamesm568 6 лет назад

Now that was a great tour of the Death Star.

@alfveba1 6 лет назад

I would love to see any other antique or historical sites turned tech on the inside that's actually pretty interesting and something I don't think the Discovery channel has done

@ryansgr8 6 лет назад

What a cool experience! One of your best videos.

@llStixxll 6 лет назад

I remember that video clip of the train climbing the mountain from the phone review you were doing at the time, Can't remember which phone, but i remember that clip. Cool to see it come full circle.

@TheMrMobile 6 лет назад

+Slim Jim hey thanks for the callback! Moto Z2 Force.

@sebastiandiazaquino242 6 лет назад

Great video! The train section was funny too!

@Garrettdx1988 6 лет назад

Amazing. This is why you're the best reviewer on RU-vid

@aaronprasad4782 6 лет назад

Wow, this is why you are MrMobile!!

@ammaralkhatri8804 6 лет назад

Awesome! you should really have a tv show of your own.

@jasmuz 6 лет назад

I loved this insight into cell towers.

@yashshah1936 6 лет назад

Awesome, Please do this as a series

@saifulanswer 6 лет назад

This is the only video I can't understand for me as a non English native speaker from this awesome channel. having hard time digesting the vocabs. 😶

@ElitesEngineering 5 лет назад

I really wanted to see a speed test right up there near the equipment in the church.

@TheRealMeYasmeen 3 года назад

3:33 that was creative I'll give you that XD

@michaelu2709 6 лет назад

I've been looking for a video like this for years! Thanks!

@timminter4434 Год назад

These towers for when you have nothing else to do. There easy and occasionally quick. Nice job on the video.

@hyadav1 6 лет назад

never knew anything about cell towers, thanks michael

@harispasanovic3275 6 лет назад

So this is what Smarter Every Day videos would like like if Destin had Mr. Mobile's skills in filming and editing.

@V4D2 6 лет назад

thumbs up Mr. Fisher. original content. and informative! Plus, nicely filmed and solid editing, as always ;) . keep 'em coming , thanks

@N0k4N 6 лет назад

Now this is some professional quality right there! Nice work!

@abices5358 6 лет назад

Excellent job!!! "As always" Mr. Mobile delivers great quality and very interesting content videos.

@m_abilash 6 лет назад

Awesome video !! Some interesting field trip ideas would be : -- visiting some off-shore oil rigs -- datacenter tours for some big company datacenters like FB and Google -- office tours of some cool office spaces of Google and such other modern offices and perks offered -- behind the scenes of the tech used in an NFL game -- behind the scenes tech used in stadiums

@RACaptialRegion 6 лет назад

Michael this was awesome. Did mt. Washington as a kid before I was a tech guy.

@jaymartinez4073 6 лет назад

This was great. I would love to see more content like this. It is videos like these that make your channel stand out from the rest of "tech" RU-vid.

@sylvainalain6637 6 лет назад

Awesome video , first time that I see that kind of stuff. I hope that you continu that serie in the futur

@MrSimpleman12 6 лет назад

That was a great video ! Felt like I watched a documentary. Very cool.

@GeoffJohnson 6 лет назад

One of my favorite videos on RU-vid, well done and hope to see more!

@OneManOnFire 6 лет назад

Can you do a video on why sprint, at&t, t mobile, and Verizon. All have different coverages. From my understanding Sprint has the most towers. I remember you mentioned you worked at a sprint store one time.

@sshum00 6 лет назад

I really liked this video! It's so different from your usual content but it's really informative. Make this a series??

@luniasta 6 лет назад

This is such a great, informative and entertaining video! Thank you MrMobile, I hope it pays off for you!

@SDVenturist 2 года назад

Very informative. Love the commentary!

@pur2157 6 лет назад

Mobile phone prototype design, assembly, or testing are good subjects to explore

@gfinnstrom 6 лет назад

as a ham operator i worked for verizon.... daily i would have to explain to customers the phone is a two way radio transmitting to and from the cell tower antenna yet most think they are really on a regular land line type phone

@StephanieCarls 6 лет назад

Awesome video! Not something that we think about every day and I loved the way you shared the story!

@paulnj420 6 лет назад

Absolutely wonderful video. Wow. I’m thoroughly impressed. Great job filming and documenting all of that footage as well. So glad I’m already subscribed to Mr Mobile wouldn’t have wanted to miss this one. Thank you.

@CurtisMassey 6 лет назад

Awesome! Love the inside look. Something you don't "see" everyday.

@pdavda86 6 лет назад

Great video, hopefully this will be a start of a series? As someone who works with mobile phones daily, it's nice to know the technology behind them.

@mbenjamin292 6 лет назад

I really like your vids it's always a cut above the rest verry professional not just acting crazy throwing things around your more grounded then most.I thank you keep up the fantastic work you always do.100 thumbs up.

@ZombieChrist265 6 лет назад

This is so awesome, first time I ever saw a video like this from a tech channel. Learned a lot and would love to see more of theses kinds of trips, possibly with oneplus since they are pretty open with you tubers.

@DRZGP 6 лет назад

One of your best Videos Michael. Love the work you are doing!

@chandravikramsingh633 6 лет назад

that's why i love this channel.micheal always does new things and m really into it. awesome video 🔥✌

@rinkutachi 6 лет назад

This is such a great video! Tho I never get tired of watching your tech reviews, but this one is worth watching for as well!

@datajam6009 6 лет назад

Good video idea for future capacity virus coverage. Or cell connection versus Wif. Lots of consumer confusion in both areas.

@Kyle-nl7bt 6 лет назад

I seriously cannot like this video enough!

@bradnaylor 6 лет назад

I've always wandered! Thanks for bringing this to us Mr. Mobile! 📱 😎

@DumbSkippy 6 лет назад

What a great video, MrMobile . Love your presentation. Thanks mate. In Australia, we call mobile phones Mobile Phones, not Cell Phones. 😘 Dumb Skippy, Perth Australia