Deploying reliable fibre-to-the-antenna networks

Mobile network bandwidth demands continue to increase with no end in sight. The subscriber hunger for higher bandwidth and higher capacity services is driving fibre deeper and higher into the radio access network (RAN).

The proliferation of newer, more powerful mobile devices is the driving force behind this bandwidth growth. Unfortunately, these bandwidth increases are not offset by higher recurring revenues and, as a result, mobile network operators are racing to deploy new technologies.

This paper explores the technology drivers, the challenges of deploying reliable and robust fibre-to-the-antenna (FTTA) networks, and new radio interface standards. Download now.