Episode 35 — Cellular Links: when constraints make cellular the best answer
Cellular connectivity appears in CloudNetX scenarios as a pragmatic option when traditional wired connectivity is unavailable, delayed, or insufficiently resilient, and this episode explains when cellular becomes the best design choice. It defines cellular links as flexible access paths that can provide rapid deployment and geographic reach, often used for temporary sites, remote workers, or backup connectivity during primary circuit failures. The first paragraph focuses on the constraints that drive cellular selection: the need for rapid time-to-connect, the inability to run fiber or cable, the need for diversity from local wired providers, or the requirement to keep critical transactions online during outages. It also describes the limitations that must be accounted for, including variable latency, potential coverage gaps, data caps, and provider NAT behavior that can influence inbound access and observability.
