Technology is ever changing in today’s world. Most people are accustomed to the traditional fixed line LAN, but there are others who are always on the go and would like to explore the possibility of cellular networks. The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast several attributes of purely fixed line networks vs. having a purely cellular network.
Fixed line networks have been and will continue to be a huge industry because the major players provide the backbone. For this reason alone, the company should not expect to pay outrageous prices for equipment. From a security standpoint, fixed line networks are less susceptible to wire sniffing attacks and more secure than cellular networks due to the fact that the hacker would have to gain access to the fixed line network rather than simply intercepting the transmission from a cellular network.
While fixed line networks are considered the norm for most companies, they do have limitations. A company which adopts a purely fixed line network will not have the capability to send or receive data unless the user is physically inside the company. This would prove to be a major drawback to companies who have employees who travel to other cities to attend meetings, seminars, etc.
Cellular networks are relatively new and are still developing. While employers can expect increased productivity due to employees being able to send and receive data at any time, one important drawback is the fact that the employees need to be in the range of coverage. This shouldn’t be a problem as long as the employee stays around a metropolitan area. However, if the employee travels to a rural area with little or no service, he/she would provide limited productivity, if any at all without incurring roaming charges.
Initial cost of purchasing purely cellular equipment is also a major factor. Cellular technology generally costs more than traditional fixed line network equipment. Since