Bell Mobility Deploys First 4x4 MIMO in Canada with Ceragon's FibeAir IP-20C
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Posted on September 9, 2014 at 4:14:01 AM
Bell Mobility Deploys First 4x4 MIMO in Canada with Ceragon's FibeAir IP-20C
PARAMUS, New Jersey, September 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Ceragon Networks Ltd. [http://www.ceragon.com ] (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless
hauling specialist, today announced that together with Bell Mobility, the wireless
services division of Bell Canada, it has successfully deployed the first commercial 4x4
MIMO in Canada. Based on Ceragon's compact, multi-core FibeAir IP-20C solution, the live
link provides 1.6 Gbps of capacity over a single 40MHz channel. By selecting Ceragon's
advanced microwave solutions, Bell Mobility aims to more than double the capacity of their
wireless backhaul network.
Approximately 30% of all Bell Mobility cell sites are connected to the network via
microwave. The reason for this is that fiber is not always available or cost-effective,
especially in rural parts of the country. As new mobile technologies gain support and
popularity, there is a clear need for an increase in backhaul capacity over microwave.
The use of a single frequency channel to achieve ultra-high capacities is extremely
important for mobile operators as there is a finite amount of the spectrum available.
While competing solutions claim to achieve Gigabit bandwidth through the use of multiple
frequencies, it is not always possible for operators to license multiple frequencies where
and when the additional bandwidth is required.
"Bell Mobility is taking big steps toward preparing their network to haul LTE Advanced
and even 5G future services," said Ira Palti, president and CEO of Ceragon. "Our compact
FibeAir IP-20C solution is the only system today capable of delivering multi gigabit
capacities over a single licensed frequency channel. As such FibeAir IP-20C provides the
flexibility that mobile carriers need in order to meet diverse deployment scenarios in
both urban and rural settings."
About Bell Mobility
Bell Mobility is a division of Bell Canada (Bell). Bell offers consumer and business
customers across Canada blazing fast speeds, high quality coast-to-coast coverage and
global roaming to more than 200 countries on a full range of wireless voice and data
communications products.
Those services are delivered across the most extensive wireless networks in the
Canadian industry. Bell's 4G High-speed Packet Access (HSPA+) network is as good as any in
the world, with a footprint that covers 97% of the population. We continue to improve it
with HSPA+ Dual Cell technology which doubles the network's data transfer speed up to 42
Mbps. Dual cell is available to 70% of the HSPA+ footprint. An established leader of
Canadian wireless, Bell continues to innovate, most recently with the launch of an even
faster network - 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) - which will eventually support speeds
approaching 150 Mbps. Bell Mobility Inc. provides wireless communications services across
Canada under the Bell Mobility and Solo Mobile brands. Bell also owns 100% of Virgin
Mobile Canada and offers wireless services under the Virgin brand nationally.
http://www.bce.ca/aboutbce/bellcanada/wireless
About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. [http://www.ceragon.com ] (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the #1 wireless
hauling specialist. We provide innovative, flexible and cost-effective wireless backhaul
and fronthaul solutions that enable mobile operators and other wired/wireless service
providers to deliver 2G/3G, 4G/LTE and other broadband services to their subscribers.
Ceragon's high-capacity solutions use wireless technology to transfer voice and data
traffic while maximizing bandwidth efficiency, to deliver more capacity over longer
distances under any deployment scenario. Based on extensive global experience, Ceragon
delivers turnkey solutions that support service provider profitability at every stage of
the network lifecycle enabling faster time to revenue, cost-effective operation and simple
migration to all-IP networks. As the demand for data pushes the need for ever-increasing
capacity, Ceragon is committed to serve the market with unmatched technology and
innovation, ensuring effective solutions for the evolving needs of the marketplace. Our
solutions are deployed by more than 430 service providers in over 130 countries.
Join the discussion:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ceragonnetworks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ceragon
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Backhaul Forum: http://www.backhaulforum.com
Ceragon Networks(R) and FibeAir(R) are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd.
in the United States and other countries. CERAGON (R) is a trademark of Ceragon Networks
Ltd., registered in various countries. Other names mentioned are owned by their respective
holders.
Safe Harbor
This press release may contain statements concerning Ceragon's future prospects that
are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may
cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with increased
working capital needs, the risk that sales of Ceragon's new IP-20 products will not meet
expectations, risks associated with doing business in Latin America, including currency
export controls and recent economic concerns, the risks relating to the concentration of
our business in developing nations, the risk of significant expenses in connection with
potential contingent tax liability associated with Nera's prior operations or facilities,
and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Ceragon's Annual Report on
Form 20-F and Ceragon's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and
represent our views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as
representing our views as of any subsequent date. We do not assume any obligation to
update any forward-looking statements.
Media Contact:
Justine Schneider
Calysto Communications
Tel: +1-(404)-266-2060 x507
jschneider@calysto.com
Company Contact:
Tanya Solomon
Ceragon Networks
Tel: +972-3-543-1163
tanyas@ceragon.com
Investor Contact:
Claudia Gatlin
Tel. +1-(212)-830-9080
claudiag@ceragon.com
Ceragon Networks Ltd
PARAMUS, New Jersey, September 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Ceragon Networks Ltd. [http://www.ceragon.com ] (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless
hauling specialist, today announced that together with Bell Mobility, the wireless
services division of Bell Canada, it has successfully deployed the first commercial 4x4
MIMO in Canada. Based on Ceragon's compact, multi-core FibeAir IP-20C solution, the live
link provides 1.6 Gbps of capacity over a single 40MHz channel. By selecting Ceragon's
advanced microwave solutions, Bell Mobility aims to more than double the capacity of their
wireless backhaul network.
Approximately 30% of all Bell Mobility cell sites are connected to the network via
microwave. The reason for this is that fiber is not always available or cost-effective,
especially in rural parts of the country. As new mobile technologies gain support and
popularity, there is a clear need for an increase in backhaul capacity over microwave.
The use of a single frequency channel to achieve ultra-high capacities is extremely
important for mobile operators as there is a finite amount of the spectrum available.
While competing solutions claim to achieve Gigabit bandwidth through the use of multiple
frequencies, it is not always possible for operators to license multiple frequencies where
and when the additional bandwidth is required.
"Bell Mobility is taking big steps toward preparing their network to haul LTE Advanced
and even 5G future services," said Ira Palti, president and CEO of Ceragon. "Our compact
FibeAir IP-20C solution is the only system today capable of delivering multi gigabit
capacities over a single licensed frequency channel. As such FibeAir IP-20C provides the
flexibility that mobile carriers need in order to meet diverse deployment scenarios in
both urban and rural settings."
About Bell Mobility
Bell Mobility is a division of Bell Canada (Bell). Bell offers consumer and business
customers across Canada blazing fast speeds, high quality coast-to-coast coverage and
global roaming to more than 200 countries on a full range of wireless voice and data
communications products.
Those services are delivered across the most extensive wireless networks in the
Canadian industry. Bell's 4G High-speed Packet Access (HSPA+) network is as good as any in
the world, with a footprint that covers 97% of the population. We continue to improve it
with HSPA+ Dual Cell technology which doubles the network's data transfer speed up to 42
Mbps. Dual cell is available to 70% of the HSPA+ footprint. An established leader of
Canadian wireless, Bell continues to innovate, most recently with the launch of an even
faster network - 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) - which will eventually support speeds
approaching 150 Mbps. Bell Mobility Inc. provides wireless communications services across
Canada under the Bell Mobility and Solo Mobile brands. Bell also owns 100% of Virgin
Mobile Canada and offers wireless services under the Virgin brand nationally.
http://www.bce.ca/aboutbce/bellcanada/wireless
About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. [http://www.ceragon.com ] (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the #1 wireless
hauling specialist. We provide innovative, flexible and cost-effective wireless backhaul
and fronthaul solutions that enable mobile operators and other wired/wireless service
providers to deliver 2G/3G, 4G/LTE and other broadband services to their subscribers.
Ceragon's high-capacity solutions use wireless technology to transfer voice and data
traffic while maximizing bandwidth efficiency, to deliver more capacity over longer
distances under any deployment scenario. Based on extensive global experience, Ceragon
delivers turnkey solutions that support service provider profitability at every stage of
the network lifecycle enabling faster time to revenue, cost-effective operation and simple
migration to all-IP networks. As the demand for data pushes the need for ever-increasing
capacity, Ceragon is committed to serve the market with unmatched technology and
innovation, ensuring effective solutions for the evolving needs of the marketplace. Our
solutions are deployed by more than 430 service providers in over 130 countries.
Join the discussion:
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/14470
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ceragonnetworks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ceragon
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CeragonNetworks?featur
Backhaul Forum: http://www.backhaulforum.com
Ceragon Networks(R) and FibeAir(R) are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd.
in the United States and other countries. CERAGON (R) is a trademark of Ceragon Networks
Ltd., registered in various countries. Other names mentioned are owned by their respective
holders.
Safe Harbor
This press release may contain statements concerning Ceragon's future prospects that
are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may
cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with increased
working capital needs, the risk that sales of Ceragon's new IP-20 products will not meet
expectations, risks associated with doing business in Latin America, including currency
export controls and recent economic concerns, the risks relating to the concentration of
our business in developing nations, the risk of significant expenses in connection with
potential contingent tax liability associated with Nera's prior operations or facilities,
and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Ceragon's Annual Report on
Form 20-F and Ceragon's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and
represent our views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as
representing our views as of any subsequent date. We do not assume any obligation to
update any forward-looking statements.
Media Contact:
Justine Schneider
Calysto Communications
Tel: +1-(404)-266-2060 x507
jschneider@calysto.com
Company Contact:
Tanya Solomon
Ceragon Networks
Tel: +972-3-543-1163
tanyas@ceragon.com
Investor Contact:
Claudia Gatlin
Tel. +1-(212)-830-9080
claudiag@ceragon.com
Ceragon Networks Ltd