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3GSM: Mobile phone operators go Mesh with Belair?

by Guy J Kewney | posted on 08 February 2007

Innovation at 3GSM: BelAir Networks will show a wireless mesh solution for cellular backhaul at Booth #2C63, Hall 2 at 3GSM World Congress

BelAir Networks says it is "the first and only company to offer a complete wireless mesh network solution for the cellular backhaul market, offering cellular operators an option to cost-effectively deploy micro and picocells in dense city environments where high bandwidth and capacity are mandatory."

The company has been inviting industry observers to meetings at the Congress, including financiers who will be funding new 3G services.

"Deploying these services is a challenge, due to the high cost of leased T1/E1 backhaul," said officials. "BelAir’s wireless mesh solution can be used to replace these expensive leased lines."

The baby-kissing team is lead by Bernard Herscovich, President and CEO. His agenda includes the following points, said his support team:

Can wireless mesh cellular backhaul support multiple technologies including 2G, 3G and 4G?

Should carriers deploy in licensed or unlicensed frequencies?

How can deploying wireless backhaul decrease an operator’s overall expenses?

Is anyone currently running live traffic using wireless mesh cellular backhaul?

What does this mean for FMC?

BelAir claims to have more than 200 large-scale wireless mesh deployments around the world, including city-wide broadband wireless deployments in Toronto, Minneapolis and the City of London.