Abstract: A decentralized asynchronous wireless communication system is disclosed for providing voice and data communication that allows flexibility of communication paths for local communication or for communication to external networks. The system makes use of handsets that may communicate in a local mode with other handsets within a same microcell via signal extenders. In an extended mode, a handset located in a first microcell of a first macrocell may communicate with a second handset in a second microcell of the first macrocell via signal extenders and a network extender. In a remote mode, a handset located in a first microcell of a first macrocell may communicate with a second handset in a second microcell of a second macrocell via signal extenders and network extenders. The system is particularly suitable for operation in rural areas having a low population density.

Abstract: A wireless communication system using radio frequencies for transmitting and receiving voice and data signal with an internal network with multiple internal communication path, and an external communication path for linking the internal network to an external communications network and is suited to operate in remote locations that are isolated. The internal network contains transceivers that allow for decentralized communication along multiple communication paths within the internal network. If the transceivers are within range, they can communicate directly without the need for a central call switching and delivery center. If the transceivers are out of range, they can communicate via intermediate transceivers that relay the calls to the destination transceivers, eliminating the need for a central call switching and delivery center.