ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cell on wheels

Alright kiddo, have you ever heard of a cell phone tower? They're big metal structures that let people use their phones to make calls and send messages. But sometimes, they need to move the tower to a new location. That's where the cell on wheels comes in!

A cell on wheels, or COW for short, is kind of like a mini cell phone tower on wheels. It's a big metal box with antennas and other equipment inside that help people use their phones. When a regular cell phone tower needs to be moved or fixed, the phone company will bring in a COW to take its place.

Think of it like a giant lego tower. If you need to move one of the blocks, you have to take it apart and put it back together somewhere else. But instead of legos, the phone company uses a COW to move the tower. It's like bringing the whole tower with you, but on wheels!

So, the next time you see a big metal box with antennas on wheels, think of it as a mini lego tower that helps you use your phone. Cool, right?
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