Tag Archives: C-RAN

C-RAN and the True 5G

By | March 22, 2016

While people may debate what 5G will be, there are a few key facts that cannot be changed. These facts will shape what 5G will be. Based on this we expect that new winners will emerge who can capitalize on new trends through innovating new solutions. Therefore, aside from the hype that dominates 5G talk,… Read More »

Cloud RAN vs. Picocells: The Need for Integrative Approach in Next Generation Network Design.

By | April 18, 2013

When it comes to deciding on deploying small cell base stations, one is faced with a few options. One option is based on cloud RAN architecture with remote radio heads connected through optical fiber to a central base station housing the baseband processing. A second option is that of a compact base station which includes… Read More »

Cloud RAN vs. Small Cells: Trading Processing for Transport Cost.

By | March 17, 2012

Perhaps you heard of Cloud-based RAN (C-RAN), the latest acronym in the mobile industry. If you are familiar with “base station hotel,” then you’re familiar with this mobile network architecture. C-RAN takes the distributed base station architecture to its extreme: It pools the baseband processors in a central location and distributes remote radio headends which… Read More »