Evolving from Backhaul to Fronthaul with C-RAN

December 17, 2014

Watch the webinar

According to a 2014 Infonetics survey, 45% of mobile operators plan to deploy remote radio heads (RRHs) as an alternative or complement to small cells, to create denser coverage and capacity on their networks. But connecting a group of RRHs to a stack of baseband units, usually deployed in a CO, has specific challenges. This webinar examines the requirements for RRH and for extending it to full Cloud-RAN (or C-RAN) topologies, and also discusses considerations for integrating fronthaul connectivity into the backhaul network.

Key Topics for Discussion

C-RAN: Definitions and drivers
The challenges of Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) transport: Network planning and performance criteria
Fronthaul: Architectures, testing connectivity, and integrating into the transport network
Answers to audience questions during live Q&A

Speakers

Richard Webb, Directing Analyst, Microwave and Carrier WiFi, Infonetics Research
Vikas Arora, Chief Technology Officer, EXFO
Jon Baldry, Technical Marketing Director, Transmode
JoAnne Emery, Event Director, Infonetics Research (Moderator)

Who Should Attend

Mobile operators forming a C-RAN/fronthaul strategy, financial analysts, and the media.