Fiber Where You Can, Copper Where You Must - But Ethernet Everywhere

Wireless Week (Jun 16 2011) Metro Ethernet , Mobile Backhaul , Wholesale / Exchange

1. Driven by mobile user demands for "anytime, anywhere" connectivity, it is apparent that ubiquitous Ethernet is no longer the wave of the future – it is the reality of today. With a significant percentage of tower sites currently served by lower-speed legacy copper infrastructures, the long transition to fiber-based IP/Ethernet backhaul is an imperfect answer for operators needing a near-term solution. Ultimately, the realization of "Ethernet everywhere" will be achieved through an amalgamation of technologies – copper, fiber, wireless and microwave – tailored to best fit each market's geographic and economic climate. (Read Full Article)

   Bookmark or Share this article

Login to comment