Ceragon Networks, a provider of high-capacity, 4G/LTE-ready wireless backhaul networks, today announced a multi-year agreement for microwave systems with TELE2, Russia. With the agreement, Ceragon is helping TELE2 subsidiaries in Russia to build out multiple high-capacity, carrier-grade networks to backhaul voice and data traffic for mobile telephony and broadband internet access. Shipments relating to the agreement are already underway.
For the past several years, TELE2 Russia has been installing new cellular networks all throughout Russia. With 17.3 million customers in 37 regions, TELE2 Russia is said to be the fourth largest mobile operator in the country.
TELE2 Russia’s objective is to offer premium communication services to customers at affordable prices. The operator chose Ceragon’s FibeAir IP-10 platform, said to be a cost-effective, high-capacity wireless backhaul solution that serves a wide range of capacity requirements, from a single base station to traffic-intensive hub sites. FibeAir IP-10 provides best-in-class microwave radio performance, and enables simplified network design and maintenance, which further reduces CAPEX and OPEX. When paired with Ceragon’s RFUs (Radio Frequency Units), network traffic and spectral efficiency are further optimized, providing more capacity per Hz and longer link spans.
“Ceragon’s microwave solutions provide TELE2 with a highly reliable, cost-efficient backhauling solution,” said Ritvars Krievs, CTO of TELE2 Russia. “The unique features of the FibeAir IP-10 help minimize network costs in selected areas while maintaining the high-quality services TELE2 customers expect.”
“Operators that serve diverse geographical areas such as TELE2 subsidiaries in Russia, must plan their networks carefully to ensure high customer service and a positive ROI,” said Ira Palti, President and CEO of Ceragon. “Ceragon’s FibeAir IP-10 solutions enable TELE2 Russia to build out their backhaul networks cost-effectively, with the best use of spectrum assets, fewer network elements, and improved network uptime.”