Ceragon Networks, a leading wireless backhaul company announced that its FibeAir IP-20 Platform was selected by a Southeast Asia wireless service provider to expand and modernize its nationwide 450MHz low-band high coverage CDMA network to a 4G-LTE network.
In order to meet the operator’s required capacity over large distances, Ceragon will be replacing another vendor’s wireless backhaul network as part of the network modernization process. Ceragon has received an initial order for its products and related services from this new customer totaling over $1.5 million, with further orders expected over the next 2 years.
According to Ceragon, the wireless operator currently runs a nationwide CDMA network operating exclusively at a low frequency band of 450 MHz, which provides vast service coverage for rural parts of the country and high service penetration in buildings in urban areas.
To best deliver on its promise of providing high quality, affordable, high speed telecom services to rural, suburban and urban areas, as well as remain competitive, the operator is upgrading to a 4G LTE network to deliver high speed 4G services as well as expand service reach by adding new sites in areas with little or no connectivity. To avoid costly and time-consuming fiber deployments for site backhaul, the operator requires a wireless backhaul alternative that is able to deliver capacity of 500Mbps and beyond, with the challenge of providing it over large distances, added Ceragon.
Ira Palti, President and CEO, Ceragon
Our IP-20 Platform enables this wireless operator to quickly and cost effectively modernize and expand its network. We help the operator enhance its customers’ quality of experience and increase its customer base, meeting its promise to provide high quality affordable mobile services.
