Apparatus for providing communication services and methods thereof

摘要

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for modulating a first electrical signal to generate first modulated electromagnetic waves, and transmitting the first modulated electromagnetic waves on a waveguide located in proximity to a transmission medium. In one embodiment, the first electromagnetic waves can induce second electromagnetic waves that propagate on an outer surface of the transmission medium. The second electromagnetic waves can have a first spectral range that is divided into, contains or otherwise includes a first control channel and a first plurality of bands. Other embodiments are disclosed.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
generating, by an apparatus, first modulated electromagnetic waves; transmitting, by the apparatus, the first modulated electromagnetic waves via a waveguide coupler located in proximity to a transmission medium, wherein the first modulated electromagnetic waves generate second electromagnetic waves that propagate at least in part on an outer surface of the transmission medium, wherein the second electromagnetic waves have a first spectral range, and wherein the first spectral range includes a first control channel and a first plurality of bands; and transmitting, by a first antenna coupled to the transmission medium, a first wireless signal based on the second electromagnetic waves received from the transmission medium.