NEC has delivered its ultra-compact microwave communications system to support NTT DOCOMO's launch of its 'PREMIUM 4G' LTE-Advanced service at the top of Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain. The project is enabled by using NEC's iPASOLINK EX supporting the E-band spectrum covering 70-80GHz frequencies.
According to NEC, the microwave solution supports ultra-multilevel modulation (256QAM) technology and high capacity transmission of up to 3.2Gbps. The company said that it has already delivered LTE-Advanced compatible high capacity base station equipment for NTT DOCOMO's LTE-Advanced service which started from March 2015.
NEC claims that the PASOLINK series has established a delivery track record of more than 2.5 million units in 153 countries around the world. In addition to wireless transmission networks for mobile operators, the PASOLINK series has been adopted for a wide range of applications including networks for public safety and broadcasting.
Yuzo Kurokami, deputy general manager, Mobile Wireless Solutions Division, NEC Corporation
During the summer season, Mt. Fuji is a popular destination for many tourists from Japan and abroad, and mobile data traffic at the top of the mountain is sharply increased mainly due to climbers' use of social media. We are delighted to have been chosen to help NTT DOCOMO offer the PREMIUM 4G service in order to provide the climbers with an enhanced quality of experience.
