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TowerCoverage.com – Technical Architecture and RF Mapping Platform Overview

TowerCoverage.com is a finely engineered, web-based RF propagation and mapping platform that empowers service providers to model and predict wireless and fiber coverage with high precision and confidence, eliminating guesswork and costly field surveys. Built on a robust, redundant MikroTik-powered infrastructure with active/active storage, dual routing cores, and extensive monitoring, the platform delivers accurate coverage maps, integrated lead generation, and real-world planning tools that save time and improve deployment decisions. Click Details below for the full article.

Bridging the Gap: VXLAN's Point-to-Multipoint Advantage for ISPs with MikroTik

MikroTik’s RouterOS VXLAN support delivers a scalable, flexible solution for ISPs looking to bridge the gap between traditional Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking by encapsulating Ethernet over routed infrastructure, enabling efficient point-to-multipoint connectivity without the complexity and limitations of fully meshed Layer 2 designs. With easy configuration, cost-effective hardware options, and compatibility with modern network architectures, VXLAN on RouterOS provides ISPs with a powerful tool for building resilient, high-performance networks. Click Details below for the full article.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using VXLAN vs. VPLS in RouterOS 7

VXLAN and VPLS both solve the same business problem for ISPs—delivering Layer 2 services across a routed network—but they do it in very different ways. If you are expanding a modern RouterOS 7 network, the choice you make directly impacts scalability, operational complexity, MTU planning, and long-term flexibility. Our latest article breaks down the practical advantages and tradeoffs of VXLAN versus VPLS, with an ISP-focused lens on performance, design patterns, and real-world deployment considerations.

If you are planning multi-site transport, customer VLAN delivery, or a next-generation “Layer 2.5” architecture, this comparison will help you select the right tool and avoid expensive redesigns later. Click Details for the full article.

What you need to know checklist...

Navigating the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) process starts with obtaining access to the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric—the foundation of the FCC's broadband mapping initiative. In this guide, we explain who can access the Fabric, how the licensing and approval process works, and what ISPs and WISPs need to know to streamline BDC submissions, Fabric challenges, and broadband planning. Learn how TowerCoverage.com and Link Technologies can simplify the entire FCC reporting process with integrated mapping, engineering, and File On Behalf Of (FOBO) services.