TWC Raises a Wireless Ruckus
Time Warner Cable (NYSE:TWC) is deploying Ruckus Wireless‘ 802.11n Smart WiFi systems within high-capacity public venues, such a stadiums and select outdoor locations. Ruckus is currently working with Time Warner Cable on the deployment of dual-band, outdoor, strand-mounted WiFi access … Continue reading
Small-Cell Backhaul to Grow 9-Fold by 2015
According to research house In-Stat, capital expenditures on macrocells will remain virtually flat from 2011 to 2015, but CAPEX on small cells will grow almost nine-fold, exceeding $31 billion in 2015. Recent In-Stat research indicates that the number of fiber-enabled … Continue reading
Time to Rethink Data Spectrum? What Say Ye?
All the signs are pointing to a coming boom in Internet traffic, so it would be wise to get ready for it. Is it time to rethink how much spectrum cable operators allocate to data? The idea isn’t new. European … Continue reading
Cell Backhaul Demand Set to Explode
According to a new study by iGR, the demand for U.S. mobile backhaul will grow at a CAGR of nearly 58% between 2011 and 2016, with the overall demand growing by 9.7 times. And the growth of fiber backhaul, the … Continue reading
Cable, Telco Nets Grow Similar as Markets Converge
The ultimate results of going after each others residential subscribers, the emergence of OTT and an exploding mobile backhaul business are networks with deep similarities. Continue reading
BTR’s Top 10s, as Chosen by our Readers
Late December is traditionally a time for reflecting on the year just past while gearing up for the new one to come. And so that’s what we’re doing. This year gave us a lot to think about — and now … Continue reading
Accedian Monitors Backhaul from the Cloud
Accedian Networks has added the VisionMETRIX performance monitoring portal to its product portfolio. VisionMETRIX is a cloud-based performance monitoring and reporting solution for Carrier Ethernet-based mobile backhaul and business service performance, and to report on SLAs. VisionMETRIX gathers data sent … Continue reading
EXFO Upgrades Mobile Backhaul Monitoring
EXFO announced the latest release of the Brix System, its service assurance solution. The release is intended to enhance scalability and monitoring functionality for every service supported by the multiplay solution (voice, video, data and mobile). The Brix System now … Continue reading
VeEX Intros Carrier Ethernet/Backhaul Test Suite
VeEX has released the V-SAM test suite for its VePAL V300 and VePAL V100+ series Ethernet products. The V-SAM feature is based on the recently ratified ITU-T Y.1564 standard, which introduces a test suite suited for Carrier Ethernet and Mobile … Continue reading
DoJ’s Move on AT&T/T-Mobile Good News for Cable
The news that the U.S. Department of Justice said it would bring suit to halt the AT&T/T-Mobile merger should be welcomed by the cable industry. Continue reading
Cable Well-Positioned for Backhaul Business
The global cellular backhaul market is expected to reach revenues of $9 billion by 2015, fueled by mobile broadband’s seemingly insatiable demand for more capacity, according to an updated forecast by Dell’Oro Group. Continue reading
FCC Eyes Spectrum Expansion for Mobile Backhaul
The FCC is looking into expanding the over-the-air spectrum available for microwave wireless backhaul, particularly in rural areas. The complete Report and Order, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order is available online at http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-adopts-wireless-backhaul-reform-part-broadband-acceleration-initiative-and-spectrum-and.
Mobile Backhaul to Near $9 Billion by 2015
According to new market report by Dell’Oro Group, mobile backhaul market revenues are expected to approach $9 billion by 2015. The report tracks two key market segments: transport, which includes microwave and optical equipment, and routers and switches, which includes … Continue reading