Mobile transport makes 5G thrive

Do you know about transport networks and solutions? If you don’t know much, this newsletter gives you an introduction to the topic. If you already know the basics, explore further by reading the content we selected here for you.?

What is 5G transport??

5G transport is an integral part of a high performing 5G mobile network. It connects nodes in the radio access network (RAN) with the core by fiber or microwave connection. The transport network is often divided into fronthaul, which connects the radio unit to the baseband, and backhaul, which ties the basebands to the core.?

Why does 5G transport matter??

Transport networks must deliver in any deployment scenario – from dense urban centers to the most remote corners of the world. Transport needs to be capable of handling all the Gs – 2G, 3G, 4G, and especially 5G, with its advanced use cases and a whole new set of requirements for high reliability, security, high capacity, and low latency. Without 5G transport support, 5G RAN will not perform adequately. As our CTO, Erik Ekudden, says: “Superior RAN performance implies a superior transport network.”?

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You can learn more about Ericsson’s mobile transport solutions, built for radio networks right from the start and developed to be flexible, modular, and cost-efficient, on our Mobile transport web page .?

And now, dive deeper into the area of 5G transport, more specifically – into microwave networks:?

Ericsson Microwave Outlook Report 2022 ?

Ericsson Microwave Outlook Report is published annually and reveals the latest trends, developments, and insights into the wireless backhaul industry. According to this year’s report, currently, the industry’s focus is on E-band (70/80 GHz) and energy efficiency. Download the report and find out all in detail.?

MINI-LINK 6000: THE solution when the fiber is not a good fit ?

With 5G spreading around the globe, high-quality connectivity is needed not only in cities but also in suburbs and rural areas. MINI-LINK 6000 is a perfect solution when the fiber is too costly or slow to implement. Read the solution brief describing how MINI-LINK solves challenges in different deployment scenarios.

Ericsson and O2 Telefónica successfully demoed 5G wireless backhaul for non-urban areas ?

Ericsson and O2 Telefónica have successfully demoed 5G wireless backhaul for rural and suburban coverage. During the demo, up to 10 Gbps speeds were achieved over a distance of more than 10 km with fiber-like microwave connectivity. Find out more in the news article .?

Do you want to know more about mobile transport? Here is some more tech-focused reading:?

• Multi-band booster: Enabling 5G Transport everywhere with E-band ?
• MIMO for microwave: Boost capacity in traditional bands ?
• Do you want faster and simpler 5G roll-out? Use self-tuning DWDM transceivers! ?
• Ericsson and Telstra achieve world first packet fronthaul commercial deployment ?

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