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Macrocell
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<p>A macrocell or macrosite is a cell in a <a href="/facts/Mobile_phone/H3EcqD9h">mobile phone</a> network that provides radio coverage served by a high power <a href="/facts/Cell_site/BIKMtles">cell site</a> (tower, antenna or mast). Generally, macrocells provide coverage larger than <a href="/facts/Microcell/6klxHtYG">microcell</a>. The antennas for macrocells are mounted on ground-based masts, rooftops and other existing structures, at a height that provides a clear view over the surrounding buildings and terrain. Macrocell base stations have power outputs of typically tens of watts. Macrocell performance can be increased by increasing the efficiency of the transceiver. </p>