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Wireless answer to fixed broadband
Ericsson's Fixed Wireless Terminals for WCDMA/HSDPA networks offer a cost efficient wireless alternative to fixed broadband. This enables users to gain access to high speed broadband services without being limited by the availability of wireline infrastructure.
October 27, 2006
The Ericsson W20 Fixed Wireless Terminal is the ideal solution for providing broadband, using widely deployed 3G networks, to small- or medium-sized offices, home offices and residential users. Installation at the customer's premises is quick and easy and a single terminal provides simultaneous data access for multiple users.
Operators can take advantage of being able to reach markets where fixed-lined technologies either cannot, or are too expensive, to be deployed. By using WCDMA/HSDPA radio technology, broadband can be delivered in a highly cost-efficient and flexible manner to users in areas of limited fixed infrastructure.
Data services, such as video conferencing, e-mail and the internet can be brought to anyone within mobile reach. Daniel Lewis, Ericsson's product manager, says that this represents a tremendous business opportunity for mobile operators to offer high-speed data connectivity to users wherever they are.
"Broadband is one of the fastest growing telecom services ever, but providing access to individual users via cable or ADSL can be demanding," he says. "Combining Ericsson's Fixed Wireless Terminals with HSDPA allows a comparable broadband service to be deployed quickly and efficiently."
The remote management capability of the Fixed Wireless Terminal allows operators to always stay in control. It makes real-time monitoring possible, so a series of terminals can be supervised, configured and the software upgraded remotely, thereby reducing costs while maintaining quality.
The W20 also includes a fully integrated WLAN access point. Users with WLAN-enabled laptops can be located at a distance from the terminal, giving the user the benefit of local mobility. Another advantage is the flexible power seeding. This allows the terminal to be conveniently used in fixed-mobile applications such as vehicles or trains, making it ideal for transport businesses or field-based applications.
The market for fixed wireless terminals is expected to grow significantly over the next three years and Lewis says interest in the W20 is already strong. "We have around 30 operators already interested and trialing the product from all parts of the world," he says.
"HSDPA is becoming widely deployed and enables download data speeds of up to 1.8Mbps in this first release. For operators, the W20 represents a high-capacity solution for delivering mobile broadband to urban, suburban and rural areas."
The next release, the W25, will combine these data capabilities with voice and fax. Not only will users be able to enjoy increased broadband services with download speeds of up to 3.6Mbps, they will also be able to make use of traditional telephony and fax services.
