Blog Series | Spotlight on xHaul networks
Not sure what xHaul is or why it's critical to the success of 5G? xHaul refers to fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul transport networks that interconnect cell sites to each other, to the core network, and ultimately to data centers, where accessed content is hosted. Brian Lavallée explains each of these elements in a 3-part series on xHaul networks.
Spotlight on 4G/5G fronthaul networks
How should operators, MNOs and wholesalers alike, converge 4G and 5G fronthaul traffic onto a common transport network? Brian Lavallée explains in part 1 of a 3-part series on xHaul networks.
Spotlight on 5G midhaul networks
In the second part of Brian Lavallée’s series on xHaul networks, he takes a look at midhaul networks, what they are, and how they’ll evolve to support 5G networks.
Spotlight on 4G/5G backhaul networks
In this third and final blog in the series, we’ll look at 4G/5G backhaul networks. Whether you’re talking 4G or 5G, Centralized/Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) or Distributed RAN (D-RAN), backhaul transport networks are required to connect the RAN to the 4G Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and 5G Core networks.
