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Self-Organizing Networks Key for LTE Small Cell Mobile Backhaul @RCRWireless
Oct 31, 2011 -
Self-organizing networks (SON) are a key element of next-generation radio access networks, especially LTE where SON techniques are an integral part of the LTE specifications. While SON in the RAN network has been defined through organizations like 3GPP and NGMN, SON in the mobile backhaul space remains undefined. I’d like to present my take on what SON means in the context of small cell mobile backhaul, where SON techniques are set to play a prominent role.
READ MORESpectrum-‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ @Mobility Tech Zone
Aug 29, 2011 -
The spectrum auction in Spain has left many carriers scrambling for ways to meet the need for 4G. Only three of the four incumbent carriers managed to get what they needed. Those 3 were: Telefonica (O2), Orange and Vodafon. Each managed to secure 2x10 MHz license in the 800 MHz digital dividend band. However, the fourth operator, Yoigo, which is owned by TeliaSonera (News - Alert), did not secure any spectrum.
READ MOREYou Can’‘t Always Get What You Want - Especially If You Want Spectrum @TMCNET Next Gen Comm
Aug 29, 2011 -
The need for spectrum to launch broadband mobile services is not lost on regulators and operators alike. Since 2006, the FCC (News - Alert) made 377 MHz of spectrum available for mobile broadband use for a total of 547 MHz. Yet, in the National Broadband Plan, the FCC recommends making an additional 500 MHz available the next 10 years.
READ MORECompact Base Stations Bridge Capacity Gaps @WirelessWeek
Aug 19, 2011 -
What happens when carriers run out of spectrum? Earlier this month, the spectrum auction in Spain concluded with only three out of the four incumbent carriers securing 4G spectrum. Telefonica (O2), Orange and Vodafone each managed to secure 2x10 MHz license in the 800 MHz digital dividend band. However, the fourth operator, Yoigo, which is owned by TeliaSonera, did not secure any spectrum.
READ MOREBasestations Roll Out To Solve The Hotspot Dilemma @ Mobile Dev&Design
Aug 01, 2011 -
by Frank Rayal, Vice President at BlLiNQ Networks. As mobile networks explode with data traffic, operators can tap different backhaul architecture, self-organizing networks, and inexpensive spectrum to clear up the small-cell backhaul bottleneck.
READ MOREPros and Cons of Small Cells @Telecoms.com
Jul 11, 2011 -
By Frank Rayal, BLiNQ Networks - With mobile data traffic expected to double annually, small cell base stations are set to play an important role in expanding the capacity of wireless networks. Mobile operators are realizing that to meet the demands for data, video and application access caused by smart phones and other devices, there is a real beauty to going small.
READ MOREStartups Rush to Small-Cell Backhaul @Light Reading Mobile News Analysis
Jul 04, 2011 -
With the lack of low-cost backhaul options one of the biggest challenges for mobile operators planning to deploy LTE small cells, several startup companies have emerged to fill the technology gap.
It’s a tough space to fill, though: Any small-cell backhaul system has to be inexpensive to deploy and operate, have high enough capacity to support LTE and, of course, be reliable.
The good news for hopeful vendors, though, is that the operators are hungry for options: Light Reading Mobile understands that carriers are open to trying pretty much anything when it comes to small-cell backhaul technologies. Options include xDSL, FTTC, DOCSIS 3.0, microwave, millimeterwave or in-band backhaul (where part of an operator’s radio access spectrum is used to provide backhaul capacity). (See Startup Tackles 4G Backhaul Bottleneck .)
Reader Forum: Hotspots, personal Wi-Fi, instant access we want our apps @RCRWireless
May 30, 2011 -
By Frank Rayal, BLiNQ Networks - Smartphones and tablets are becoming devices of choice for consumers and road warriors. Whether they are at the local mall, Starbucks or Panera, consumers have come to expect that when they use their portable device that they will be able to use social media, surf the net and utilize applications that were specifically designed to entertain them and make their lives easier. Today, we automatically assume that we are able to access applications and the Internet if we have a connection but with the rapid adoption of smartphones and tablets, will the network be able to handle it? Or will our applications just time out, stall or take forever to run? Operators are still trying to figure out how to meet the anticipated demand.
READ MOREHotspots, Personal Wi-Fi, Instant Access We Want Our Apps @ RCR Wireless News
May 30, 2011 -
By Frank Rayal, BLiNQ Networks - Smartphones and tablets are becoming devices of choice for consumers and road warriors. Whether they are at the local mall, Starbucks or Panera, consumers have come to expect that when they use their portable device that they will be able to use social media, surf the net and utilize applications that were specifically designed to entertain them and make their lives easier. Today, we automatically assume that we are able to access applications and the Internet if we have a connection but with the rapid adoption of smartphones and tablets, will the network be able to handle it? Or will our applications just time out, stall or take forever to run? Operators are still trying to figure out how to meet the anticipated demand.
READ MOREBLiNQ Networks Increases Reliability for NLOS Mobile Backhaul for Small Cells (Canada)@Wireless Federation
May 25, 2011 -
BLiNQ Networks, Inc. today announced enhanced reliability for BLiNQ’s recently announced mobile backhaul solution. New capabilities include Power Control and enhancements to BLiNQ’s Managed Adaptive Resource Allocation (MARA) software for interference detection and mitigation for below roofline and urban compact base station deployments. These new capabilities significantly increase link reliability and mitigate interference and signal fading for reliable non-line-of-sight (NLOS) backhaul.
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