摘要 |
A cellular wireless communication system is disclosed providing communication between base stations 6 and mobile or fixed terminals. A fixed installation has a fixed directional antenna 4 directed at a predetermined base station 6. An interface 10 is provided for connecting the mobile terminal 16 to the antenna 4. When the interface is connected to the mobile terminal, information transmitted on the up link signalling channel including an indication that the fixed antenna is in use. This allows a subscriber to use one mobile telephone set for both fixed and mobile communications, so having only one account, and allows the telephone service provider to reduce the charging rate for the fixed service to a level which is competitive with service provided via landline.
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