Eric Crump wrote: > We need to deploy Androids to remote locations where there is no cell > service. What seems to be the only option is to create our own > localized cell network (yes, we know that is expensive.) The sole > purpose would be to support Android applications. What would be the > requirements from a phone perspective?
That would depend entirely on your choice of technology for your "localized cell network". > Could I use off the shelf > phones to connect? Possibly. For example, if you are expecting to deploy 3G, you will need to pay close attention to: -- what frequency bands your cell network supports -- what frequency bands your phone supports Of course, this may be moot, if you cannot get support from the government of the remote location in question for you to launch your own cellular provider. Last I checked, most nations have their equivalents of the FCC, and you'd need their clearance, which may involve a lot of time and cash. If the area to be covered is small enough, I would think that WiFi (a la campus or city WiFi grids) would involve less regulatory compliance. -- Mark Murphy (a Commons Guy) http://commonsware.com | http://twitter.com/commonsguy _The Busy Coder's Guide to Android Development_ Version 2.8 Available!
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