Is the RF coverage area of a single eNB limited to the range of uplink of the connected uE?
For example, since most uEs are limited to 200mW of power and have roughly 0 dBi antenna gain and the eNB usually has several watts of power and high gain antennas, wouldn't the coverage area of this single eNB be calculated soley by the uplink capabilities/range of the uE (uE power, uE TX antenna gain, eNB RX antenna gain, eNB connector/cable loss).
If this is true, what is the benefit of a high power eNB (10W+)?
For example, since most uEs are limited to 200mW of power and have roughly 0 dBi antenna gain and the eNB usually has several watts of power and high gain antennas, wouldn't the coverage area of this single eNB be calculated soley by the uplink capabilities/range of the uE (uE power, uE TX antenna gain, eNB RX antenna gain, eNB connector/cable loss).
If this is true, what is the benefit of a high power eNB (10W+)?