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

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

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)

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Booming Business for Backhaul

Explore Wireless Week (May 3 2010) Mobile Backhaul , Global , Other analysts

Relentless demand for mobile data has been a boon to backhaul providers that are doing a brisk business helping carriers solve the capacity crunch. Whether they’re international network giants like Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent or privately held companies like USCarrier Telecom, businesses in the backhaul space are experiencing a welcome growth spurt after an 18-month economic drought. (Read Full Article)

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Webinar: Mobile Backhaul Evolution

Explore Wireless Week (Apr 29 2010) Mobile Backhaul , Yankee Group

Earlier today, I hosted a webinar that examined the mobile backhaul solutions operators are deploying today and the emerging strategies for tomorrow. the turn-out was terrific and so were the questions. Take a listen to the replay below. ... (Read Full Article)

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