Wireless backhaul has become increasingly important as wireless service providers balance the cost and speed of backhauling traffic from cell towers to a wired network. Learn about wireless backhaul options from leased lines to buying backhaul as a service, and the technologies used for transport.
Mobile infrastructure market realigned with Cisco Starent acquisition
SearchTelecom.com | 14 Oct 2009 INTERVIEW - The mobile infrastructure market landscape changed when Cisco announced plans to acquire Starent Networks, an established niche player. IDC analyst Godfrey Chua looks at the deal.
Copper, T1s not backhaul options for 4G wireless operators
SearchTelecom.com | 17 Sep 2009 ARTICLE - When copper and T1s won't support data-heavy 4G networks -- and a fiber network is too expensive -- microwave backhaul can work for some wireless operators.
When urban microwave backhaul makes sense for wireless operators
SearchTelecom.com | 17 Sep 2009 ARTICLE - Microwave backhaul can be economical for wireless operators in rural areas, but it may also help carriers in urban markets where a fiber isn't an option.
Preparing metro networks for 4G LTE backhaul
Submitted By: SearchTelecom.com | 12 Aug 2009 TIP - Optimizing metro networks for 4G LTE wireless backhaul is an equation mobile operators need to assess to reduce cost and accommodate 4G data and voice.
LTE: The preferred 4G solution for wireless operators
Tom Nolle, President, CIMI Corp. | 12 Aug 2009 EXPERT LESSON - Operators deploying 4G networks can are leaning heavily toward LTE rather than WiMAX. This Expert Lesson looks at the technologies, advanced services potential and backhaul needs.
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