Telecom Lead Asia: Chinese ICT solutions provider ZTE has launched new backhaul solutions for LTE / 4G Small Cell technology.
Leveraging the news LTE solution enables operators to address rising subscriber demand for mobile broadband.
ZTE’s new backhaul solutions for LTE Small Cells will address technical challenges involving high capacity, low-cost, security and speed of network construction.
It also supports a range of data transmission methods, including packet bearer network backhaul solution, fixed broadband backhaul solution (through PON, xDSL and Cable), Microwave Wireless backhaul solution, WiFi Non-line-of-sight (NLOS) Wireless backhaul solution and TD-LTE backhaul solution.
Main benefits include operator’s flexibility and choice in customizing their backhaul networks based on their own needs and its multi-module support.
ZTE claims that its LTE Small Cell backhaul solutions can be fitted with transmission modules for DSL, PON, Cable, Wifi and TD-LTE. This can help operators reduce the cost of site rental, and enable easier engineering implementation, cutting the total cost of ownership. The support for wireless transmission modules such as Wi-Fi and TD-LTE also addresses the non-line-of-sight (NLOS) challenges of network construction in urban areas.