What is a line of sight (LOS)?
For our wireless service to work the customer antenna must have an unobstructed view – ‘line of sight’ (LOS) of our nearby base station. This is because our base stations operate at extremely low power output – unlike mobile phone signals they cannot penetrate walls We carry out initial LOS tests using sophisticated software called Geographical Information Systems. This software enables us to determine if your location is within coverage, which high sites are available, signal strengths and possible Line of Sight obstructions like buildings, terrain etc. Once your location has passed GIS you are then ready to be scheduled for an installation.
