Over Half of Cellular Backhaul Capacity will be Ethernet by the End of 2011, Reports In-Stat

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(Business Wire)--
While microwave will remain the most common last mile link medium, Ethernet is
playing an increasing role in supporting backhaul needs for cellular and WiMAX
networks. Over half of cellular backhaul capacity will use Ethernet by the end
of 2011, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). The transition to Ethernet
will vary by region, depending on where mobile operators are in their transition
to 3G and LTE networks.

"Backhaul is getting renewed attention as mobile operators plan for a more data
intensive network," says Daryl Schoolar, In-Stat analyst. "The old voice-based
solutions can not support the growth in data traffic operators currently face."

Cellular backhaul provides that crucial link between the mobile operator`s radio
access network and its core network. Some of the key findings from In-Stat`s new
research are:

* 90,000 Gbps of capacity in the last mile of the backhaul network will be
needed by the end of 2013 to support the world's cellular and WiMAX networks.
* In Asia/Pacific, the cellular backhaul last mile backhaul capacity for LTE
will be 2,500 Gbps in 2013.
* Scalability is very important for operators when selecting a backhaul
solution. Operators want a clear and easy path to increase backhaul capacity.
* For voice over Ethernet, operators are starting to focus on IEEE 1588v2 and
Synchronous Ethernet.

The research, "Big Pipes-The Global Market for Cellular/WiMAX Backhaul"
(#IN0904603GW), looks at the cellular and WiMAX backhaul market. This report
includes the following:

* Brief overviews of key market vendors, including their strengths and
weaknesses.
* Overview of key market activities.
* Five-year forecasts for cellular backhaul last mile capacity.
* Capacity forecast at the air interface level-GSM, CDMA, HSPA, and LTE.
* Five-year capacity forecasts for TDM and Ethernet in the cellular backhaul
last mile.
* Five-year capacity forecasts for copper/fiber and microwave in the cellular
backhaul last mile.
* All cellular forecasts broken out into six regions-North America,
Asia/Pacific, Latin & South America/Caribbean, Western Europe, Eastern Europe,
and Middle East/Africa.
* Five-year capacity forecast for the WiMAX backhaul last mile.

For more information on this research or to purchase it online, please visit:
http://www.instat.com/catalog/wcatalogue.asp?id=29 or contact a sales
representative: http://www.instat.com/sales.asp

The price is$2,995 (US).

About In-Stat

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and database models to analyze the Mobile Internet and Digital Entertainment
ecosystems. Our insights are derived from a deep understanding of technology
impacts, nearly 30 years of history in research and consulting, and direct
relationships with leading players in each of our core markets. In-Stat provides
its research through reports, annual subscriptions, consulting and advisory
services to inform critical decisions.

In-Stat
Daryl Schoolar, Senior Analyst
E-mail: daryl.schoolar@reedbusiness.com
Phone: (480) 609-4510
or
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E-mail: epotter@reedbusiness.com
Phone: (480) 483-4441

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