Nepal’s leading telecom giant, Nepal Telecom (NTC), is set to establish a mobile network inside the Nagdhunga to Naubise tunnel. The company will deploy the country’s first time-ever leaky feeder technology to provide mobile network at Nepal’s pride project tunnel roadway.
NT will soon set up a leaky feeder cable to provide its mobile network inside the Nagdhunga tunnel. Afterwards, those who traverse through Nepal’s pioneer tunnel project will get reliable mobile signal on their devices.
The company’s spokesperson, Rabindra Manandhar, shared that the company signed an agreement with the Department of Roads on Ashar 15 and proceeded with the procurement process for installing this technology. It is just the start of the entire process. But when all’s done, the ambitious tunnel project will also get high-quality telecom services from the government-backed telco, including telephone, internet services.
But have you ever heard of leaky feeder technology? Let’s also learn about this technology first.
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What is leaky feeder in telecom?
In telecommunications term, leaky feeder provides telecom services through a special type of coaxial (radiating) cable. It integrates wireless equipment to radiate RF signal. In terms of networks, the technology beams cellular signals to provide carrier services.
Areas that are walled by physical structures like trees, concrete, water bodies, etc., affect mobile signals. Which is why, leaky feeder operates inside the tunnel with its own dedicated infrastructure to provide telecom service. Besides the tunnel, the technology is also used in mines, underground subway, large building projects, etc. Therefore, it is also known as an indoor coverage solution.
In Nepal, NTC will use leaky feeder technology to provide 4G and 2G mobile network inside the Nagdhunga tunnel. Although this is being used in many countries abroad, it’s still a new technology in Nepal. Therefore, the company is still studying its premises before implementing it.
How will Nepal Telecom set up leaky feeder technology in the Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel
Nepal Telecom will install mobile towers first, both at the two ends of the Nagdhunga tunnel. The radiating leaky cables will also be installed inside the tunnel connecting the tower from one end. The leaky feeder used in this tunnel have cables with small holes. Signals are beamed through these holes that will provide NT 4G coverage as well as 2G services for users. After the tower comes into operation, any mobile device or other gadgets supporting 4G or 2G will be connected to NT’s network inside the tunnel.
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When will it be launched?
NTC spokesman Manandhar didn’t give a timeframe for the launch of its leaky feeder network in the Nagdhunga tunnel route. He said that since this technology is not used in Nepal yet, the company will announce a global tender soon. He also shared that the company plans to bring the service soon.
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