Wireless, despite some concerns, is well suited for LTE and 4G mobile backhaul, says Aviat Networks.
BLiNQ Launches New Wireless Backhaul Platform
February 14th, 2011
BLiNQ Networks today announced a non-line-of-sight, mobile backhaul system that the firm believes can fundamentally change the way wireless operators deliver mobile broadband services in urban areas. BLiNQ’s solution is designed to provide operators with a highly flexible, cost effective, and self-organizing system to meet the mobile backhaul demand.
Wireless operators are now able to easily and cost-effectively double network capacity to deliver an optimum mobile user experience while extending the life of their 3G investment and migrating to LTE and 4G, the company argues.
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LTE Subs to Surpass WiMAX Subs in 2012
February 9th, 2011
It long has been a foregone conclusion that subscribers to Long Term Evolution networks would surpass WiMAX subscribers. Analysts at iSuppli say that will happen in 2012. In 2014, LTE subscribers will reach 303.1 million, compared to 33.4 million for WiMAX.
WiMax subscribers worldwide are expected to top 14.9 million in 2011, up from 6.8 million last year. In comparison, global subscribers in 2011 on LTE are projected to reach 10.4 million by the end of 2011.