Sprint Taps DragonWave Packet Microwave for Small Cells Deployments

DragonWave, a global supplier of packet microwave radio systems, Wednesday announced Sprint has selected its microwave backhaul equipment for network deployment as part of the company's densification and optimization strategy.

DragonWave said that it was selected for the combination of its dual channel capability and industry leading system gain, as well as its advanced network security capabilities. DragonWave's microwave backhaul equipment will be used as part of Sprint's strategy to significantly densify its network through the deployment of small cells and other solutions, with the goal of further improving network performance and the customer experience. Densification enables Sprint to keep pace with the growing demand for data and provide customers with more capacity and faster data speeds in targeted high-traffic locations.

Gunther Ottendorfer, COO of Technology at Sprint
Microwave backhaul is a cost-efficient, reliable alternative when used in the right ring structures, and it's a key part of the extension of our overall toolkit as we work to provide customers with more consistent coverage, better reliability, and even faster data speeds.

Peter Allen, President & CEO
DragonWave DragonWave is pleased to extend our relationship with Sprint, and we know that we can bring unique performance advantages that can be leveraged in its network densification efforts. We look forward to supporting Sprint's growth and expansion by delivering on our commitment to provide unmatched product performance, reliability and support.