GSM, 3G & 4G/LTE Cellular Networks

Solutions: GSM, 3G and 4G/LTE Cellular Networks

WiMax to LTE upgrade
LTE Cellular Networks

GSM, 3G and 4G operators are faced with exciting challenges – including extending networks to provide adequate connectivity in dense regions with a rapidly expanding user base. In rural areas the cells which comprise the network are relatively sparse – and frequently connected using microwave links. However, in urban areas the high density of GSM subscribers and radio propagation issues mean that “Microcells” are created – often to cover a small locality, building or an RF ‘blind spot’, connecting GSM Base Station Transceivers (BST) and Base Station Controllers (BSC), or 3G “NodeB” base stations.

Traditional Wired Solutions lack capacity and flexibility

CableFree Small Cell Backhaul using CPRI over MMW
CableFree Small Cell Backhaul using CPRI over MMW

Traditional connectivity solutions for Microcells use Nx2Mbps links using copper wires or microwave links – but there can be drawbacks. In some areas E1/G703 copper circuits are already available – but what if the proposed link is across a river, road or railway, or in a developing country where the existing telecommunications operator has limited or unreliable infrastructure?

High Capacity Backhaul up to 10Gbps

Free Space Optics (FSO) and Millimeter Wave (MMW) links can offer 1.25Gbps capacity, MMW up to 10Gbps and Microwave solutions can offer up to 3Gbps capacity using latest-generation technology.

CPRI FrontHaul Options using FSO and MMW

CPRI “Front Haul” Links can be achieved using FSO and Millimeter-Wave (MMW) with CPRI options for ultra-low-latency direct connection between Base Station Infrastructure and Remote Radio Heads (RRH).
CableFree offers a complete range of solutions using high-capacity, highly reliable wireless solutions with low cost of ownership. CableFree products offer up to Gigabit capacity with NxE1 integrated multiplexers and are installed in hours, not weeks.

4G/LTE solutions

CableFree also offers complete LTE solutions including Base Stations, EPC and a complete suite of CPE products, plus backhaul links up to 10Gbps

A CableFree solution offers the following features and benefits:

High performance: Gigabit Ethernet (1.25Gbps) and CPRI (1.22Gbps) capacity using FSO, 10-Gigabit Ethernet using MMW, up to 3Gbps using Microwave and 550Mbps using Radio links
Rapid Installation: 15 minutes deployable on tripods, 3 hours permanent installation is achievable
Highly reliable: 99.999% availability achievable
License-Free Operation: No fees to pay on license free band
No monthly rental fee: Low maintenance solution
Diverse Technology Options: Complete range of FSO, Broadband Radio, Microwave, MMW, WiFi
Fully Manageable: Advanced software tools
Resilient solutions: 1+1 and N+1 Hybrid resilient link options
Highly Secure: Proven inherently secure technologies
Moveable asset: Low Total-Cost-of-Ownership (TCO)
Safe & environmentally friendly: Low disruption during installation

CableFree products are field-proven, with thousands of deployments in over 70 countries since 1997. Excellence in performance and reliability are not sacrificed in providing highly competitive priced solutions together with a comprehensive range of support services.

Application Note 8 – Cellular Networks

Application Note 15 – LTE for Fixed Wireless Broadband

Application Note 16 – Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) Networks

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For Further Information

For further information on Applications and Solutions for the range of CableFree wireless networking products please Contact Us

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