RAPID BACKHAUL –THE EVOLUTION OF POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT (PMP) AS ONE OF THE MOST EFFICIENT AND QUICKEST BACKHAUL TECHNOLOGIES TO DEPLOY Modern PMP microwave is one of the most innovative and cost-effective backhaul technologies on the market, enabling operators to rapidly build carrier-grade mobile backhaul and access networks. Years of technical advancement has established PMP microwave as one of the quickest and easiest technologies to deploy, allowing operators to launch new services ahead of the competition and grow valuable revenues. Leading the evolution has been VectaStar. SIMPLE ARCHITECTURE: FAST TIME TO MARKET When deploying the first link in a backhaul sector, PMP microwave is 50% quicker than point-to-point Real-world data* shows that for an average urban hub site aggregating 32 backhauls links, PMP microwave saves 47% of time and resources compared to PTP. *Based on data from multiple system integrators with experience of deploying over 10,000 microwave links TECHNICALLY ADVANCED: QUICK & EASY TO DEPLOY As the clear market leader, VectaStar has led the PMP multipoint evolution. VectaStar’s innovation and technical advancement over recent years means it is one of the quickest and easiest backhaul platforms to install, align and commission – saving time, resources and costs. SIZE - 6.1l WEIGHT - 4kg EMBODIED C02 - 45 Co2 (kg) WATTAGE - 35 watts 2009 Slip fit antennas 2011 Industry standard voltage based alignment 2012 Zero footprint launched – no indoor equipment 52% REDUCTION 53% REDUCTION 45% REDUCTION 50% REDUCTION 2012 Simple polarisation change by rotating unit Simple smartphone alignment app Integrated antenna fewer parts Since 2007 the rack space required to support 60 PMP terminals in a 2+0 configuration has reduced from 21 to 2 units. In zero footprint mode there is no hub equipment required. 2007 (zero footprint) VECTASTAR: MARKET LEADING PMP 600Mbps capacity and up to 28.6km range PMP microwave independently proven to deliver total cost of ownership savings of 50% over other forms of backhaul*** Serving seven of the top ten global operators Over 50% PMP microwave market share* Proven to improve spectral efficiency by at least 40% when compared to PTP** * Maravedis Rethink. (2013) Wireless Backhaul from Intermodal Perspective. ** Naylon, J. (2011) The Effect of System Architecture on Net Spectral Efficiency for Fixed Services. *** Senza Fili. (2011) Crucial economics for mobile data backhaul. © Copyright Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited (CBNL) 2014