Deep-fiber broadband access networks

Millions of subscribers around the world are today connected via deep fiber broadband (FTTx) access networks. Countries with notable installations are Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the USA. A driving force for FTTx access is surging demand for IPTV fueled by the transition to HDTV. Important aspects that affect the deployment of FTTx access networks are regulatory conditions and competition, which vary from country to country.

LTE test bed

The 3GPP is specifying the long-term evolution of third-generation cellular systems to meet demands for higher user bit rates. Ericsson has thus developed a test bed to evaluate new access technologies and to investigate the suitability of new implementation technologies for future radio-access products.

Ericsson's Radio Site solutions

With the objective of building more efficient radio networks, Ericsson has developed a new collection of complete Radio Site solutions that minimize TCO. These unique solutions, which take network planning to the next level, address everything from radio performance to supporting systems, such as power supply and transmission. They also simplify installation and maintenance. In particular, the combination of innovative radio features and efficient site solutions enable operators to reduce the total number of sites in their radio access networks.

Evolution of service delivery platforms

Service delivery platforms are coming into their own as key instruments for enabling and streamlining operator service offerings with a focus on key areas of management and sales. Market forces and technical achievements are driving and enabling modern SDP initiatives to deliver improvements to operators, users and content and service providers across various devices and networks.

GSM transport evolution

Traditional transmission from RBSs to a BSC is realized using static TDM circuits. This technology has not been optimized for the efficient transmission of bursty data traffic, nor is it easily adapted to low-cost transport technologies, such as IP and Ethernet, which are being rolled out over copper, fiber and microwave networks. However, recent developments in GSM transport and switching technologies overcome these issues, making GSM suitable for providing services to low-revenue users and to users of high-speed data services.

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