E-Band Communications Delivers 80 GHz Gigabit-Ethernet Wireless Backhaul for Clearwire’s 4G Network

E-Band Backhaul Rings Carry Multiple Gigabits of Traffic on the Most Advanced 4G Network in the USA

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- E-Band Communications Corporation (E-Band), developer of Gigabit-Ethernet millimeter-wave wireless transmission systems, announced that its E-Link wireless platform is providing a hi-capacity backhaul solution for Clearwire’s 4G mobile broadband network. As a key infrastructure component of Clearwire’s nationwide 4G network, E-Band wireless technology is being deployed in a number of Clearwire’s 4G markets, with initial deployments in Chicago and Philadelphia. E-Band’s Gigabit-Ethernet wireless point-to-point systems allow Clearwire to build wireless backhaul rings that carry multiple gigabits of traffic on the most advanced 4G network in the nation.

“We are truly excited to have been selected by Clearwire,” said Sam Smookler, CEO and co-founder of E-band. “Consumers have come to expect high speed internet access no matter where they are, and regardless of the device they are using. E-Band’s high-capacity radios provide the foundation for the network infrastructure that enables wireless carriers to offer their customers fast and reliable connections using their home or business PC’s, laptops or other mobile devices. Clearwire offers an internet experience comparable to that of a fixed broadband connection. With our E-Link 1000EXR backhaul solution, they have the extra capacity and bandwidth to grow their 4G network and subscriber base nationwide, while maintaining their commitment to industry-leading mobile broadband customer satisfaction.”

As part of a multi-year network build-out plan, Clearwire’s 4G service, called CLEAR™, will be available in major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and bring together an unprecedented combination of speed and mobility. Clearwire’s open all-IP network provides unmatched network capacity to deliver next generation mobile broadband access. E-Band’s millimeter-wave wireless technologies connect multiple high capacity base stations utilizing point-to-point and ring architecture for higher network availability and transports this Ethernet traffic with fiber like performance and reliability.

About E-Band

E-Band Communications Corporation is a San Diego, California based firm that develops and markets ultra-high capacity Gigabit Ethernet wireless communications systems in the 70/80 GHz E-band spectrum. E-Band’s “E-Link” family of products enable fiber-equivalent speeds over the air for backhaul of 4G mobile networks as well as supporting fiber extension and enterprise network connections. The mission of E-Band is to serve Mobile Network Operators, Telecommunications Service Providers and Enterprise and Government applications providers with the most cost efficient and cost effective wireless fiber alternative. Learn more about E-Band Communications at www.e-band.com.

CONTACT:

E-Band Communications
Saul Umbrasas, 858-408-0900
pr@e-band.com

KEYWORDS:   United States  North America  California

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:   Technology  Data Management  Hardware  Internet  Networks  Telecommunications  Mobile/Wireless

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