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Point-to-point microwave solutions continue to play a critical role in providing backhaul for mobile networks globally, and this trend is not expected to change with the continuing rollout of larger and more advanced networks. The need to quickly and easily deploy reliable, economical, high-capacity transport presents a strong business case for microwave. This is not only applicable for mobile backhaul networks, but for many other segments, including private and enterprise networks, public safety and critical communications, as well as rural broadband connectivity initiatives.
DragonWave has been delivering industry leading microwave backhaul systems to the industry for over fifteen years. DragonWave has more than 2,000 end customers in over 150 countries, and has delivered over 500,000 radios globally, and planned or installed over 20,000 links. Most recently, the company announced a large network expansion with Sprint, orders from an Argentinian mobile operator, and DragonWave radios being selected for deployment in an Australian critical communications network. These announcements demonstrate
DragonWave’s broad portfolio that helps address mobile network requirements, fiber extension, small cell deployments and private networks. DragonWave’s solutions include the Avenue product line for small cell deployment, Harmony Enhanced, Harmony Eband, and the newest product taking the industry by storm, the Harmony EnhancedMC. DragonWave’s deep industry experience, global presence, professional services expertise, and broad industry-leading portfolio enable our customer networks to reach new heights.
The increase of mobile broadband service speeds enabled by LTE networks is exceptional compared with 2G and 3G networks; network evolution is sustained through the upgrade of the existing macro sites without needing to add a significant number of new sites. A new network layer of small cells and cloud RAN is starting to be added to the network to extend macro site coverage and increase per user service speeds. This new layer constitutes an important field for emerging Microwave technologies, and a new challenge for macro cell backhauling networks, as well.
Microwave, in fact, continues to be the most used technology for mobile backhaul after fiber, with characteristics of being the most cost-effective solution that brings immediate return on investment while meeting the performance requirements of LTE basestations.