Advantages of Small Cellular Handsets for Telstra Services

This report provides an analysis of the advantages of small cellular handsets compared to notebook computers, specifically in the context of Telstra's service technicians. It highlights the benefits of small cellular handsets, such as their portability, ease of use, and ability to access wireless networks and technical manuals, while also addressing the disadvantages of notebook computers, including their size and form factor. The report emphasizes the positive impact of small cellular handsets on Telstra's operations, including improved access to information, real-time data analysis, and reduced reliance on physical documentation. The report also provides references to relevant research and patents, supporting the claims made about the benefits of these devices. This is a valuable resource for understanding the practical implications of mobile technology in a professional setting.

TELESTRA

ADVANTAGES OF
SMALLER CELLULAR
HANDSETS OVER
NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS

 It provide
flexibility at a
competitive
pricing
 It has easy
maintenance
 The devices are
light weight

The usage of
smaller cells
will be
beneficial for
Telestra and its
service
technicians due
to their small
size and
lightweight
nature

Unlike a
regular sized
notebook
computer,
small cells can
be used from
any place.
Moreover, it
fits easily in a
bag.

 Deployment of
these devices are
easy
 It has a low
output power
(below 0.5 watts)

 It is able to get
online from
anywhere virtually
 Just like notebook
computers, it can
multitask as well
 Versatility is an
advantage for these
devices

 Unlike low cost
notebooks, they are
often faster
 It is actually
cheaper than
notebooks with
cellular cards
(Mittleman et al.,
2013)

DISADVANTAGES
OF
NOTEBOOK
COMPUTERS

 Handling is difficult in
many cases (Rensing,
2016)
 The devices are not at
all pocket friendly
 While climbing towers
or underground,
accessing the manuals is
difficult for the users

During on field
services,
notebook
computers are
difficult to work
with because of
their form factor
and larger screen
to body ratio.

Unlike a small
handheld
cellular device,
for accessing a
notebook
computer two
hands are
necessary. They
are also not at
all pocket
friendly
(Rensing, 2016).

As they do not fit in
a pocket, working
with them during
underground
services and cell
tower climbing
becomes
cumbersome while
using notebooks.

During on field
services, notebook
computers are
difficult to work with
because of their form
factor and larger
screen to body ratio.
Unlike a small
handheld cellular
device, for accessing
a notebook computer
two hands are

 Bigger the display,
lesser the battery life
 The devices are
expensive
 As the bigger screens
can crack easily, the
user needs to stay
extra careful

HOW IT
WILL HELP
TELSTRA ?

The service
technicians will
be able to access
wireless network
due to the
corporate
network

It can provide the
service technicians
with the ability to
access schematic
diagrams as well as
technical manuals
from the E-library

 It will eliminate the
requirement for carrying
huge number of books and
drawings offline
 It will provide the
technicians with the
ability to update and
analyse the data records in
real time (Rensing, 2016)

THANK YOU

REFERENCES
Mittleman, A. D., Jenks, K. A., & Cheng, K. Y. (2013). U.S.
Patent No. 8,417,298. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office.
Jones, K. (2013). U.S. Patent No. 8,554,231. Washington,
DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Page, T. (2013). Smartphone technology, consumer
attachment and mass customisation. International Journal
of Green Computing (IJGC), 4(2), 38-57.
Rensing, C. (2016, July). A context aware learning
application for communities of service technicians.
In Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2016 IEEE
16th International Conference on (pp. 77-81). IEEE.