
Paris Rooftops : How (Not) To Install A 5G Antenna For An Internet Backup Line
About this episode
Installing a 5G antenna on a rooftop in downtown Paris sounds simple enough - until reality sets in.
In this episode, we walk thru the saga of a project that required not one, not two, but multiple site visits before the antenna finally worked as expected. Permits, building access, scheduling delays, unexpected power requirements - each visit brought a new twist, each delay a new story.
Was it bureaucracy? Weather? Or just the uniquely French way of doing things?
Join us on the rooftops of Paris for a tale of project planning, technical hurdles, and cultural aspects that turns a routine install into a mini-series of its own.
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00:00 Welcome Back
01:04 Paris Client Challenge
04:40 Paris Commute Fail
08:07 Rooftop Install Mishaps
15:07 Bureaucracy Battles
20:31 Soundtrack Trauma
27:47 Christmas Song Rant
32:57 Lessons Learned
33:38 Disclaimer & Wrap-Up
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