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Delivering 5G FWA connectivity todayLeaders in millimetre wave fixed wireless access & backhaul

Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd

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About us

Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd (CBNL) is the global leader in millimetre wave (mmWave) fixed wireless access (FWA) and backhaul solutions. We help network operators to deliver fibre-like connectivity to customers at a fraction of the cost of building or leasing a fibre network. In fact we work with 9 of the world’s top 15 largest operators. CBNL has led the industry through its early commercialisation of 5G spectrum, deploying over 30 pre-5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) networks in the U.S. alone.

CBNL has been developing millimetre wave FWA systems for nearly 20 years. Only millimetre wave allows the large channel sizes which are necessary for the reliable multi-Gbps services that can be deployed as a fibre substitute. Our pioneering point-to-multipoint deployments have been independently proven to deliver total cost of ownership savings of up to 50% over alternative technologies.

CBNL has deployed nearly 200,000 units in 52 countries, helping network operators to build enterprise, residential and smart city networks that delight their end users and generate profit for their owners.

The need to offer new or faster connectivity, together with congestion in lower radio frequencies, means the market for more efficient high frequency technology is larger than ever before. CBNL is the outstanding company operating in this market, both with its existing and forthcoming 5G-based platforms.

Through its R&D centre in Cambridge and centres of excellence throughout the world, CBNL is the partner of choice for deploying the world’s next generation of high-performance enterprise, residential and smart city wireless networks which are profitable and easy to maintain and deploy.

For more information visit www.cbnl.com


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VectaStarmmWave FWA

Data centre

5G FWA for: Enterprise Access

High capacity, reliable connectivity is the lifeblood of modern enterprises requiring secure carrier-class services 24/7. For the network operators offering enterprise access services and business connectivity, the demands are high. Service providers require easily deployable cost effective solutions to support tiered throughput levels and multiple services. All backed up with guaranteed quality of service.

5G millimetre wave FWA is becoming increasingly important for building wide area networks for enterprise customers and the technology’s ability to create a rapid return on investment for the operator is clear.

Faster and more cost-effective to deploy than fibre and point-to-point wireless approaches, VectaStar enables operators to deploy robust networks for business customers of all sizes and to benefit from strong and timely returns on their investment.

VectaStar benefits

Connect new enterprises quickly• Quick to deploy - almost half the radios compared to

point-to-point• Easy to deploy and align - intelligent form factor and

web-based installation and commissioning simplifies and speeds up deployment

• Easy to scale - sector wide coverage means as new business sites need to be connected, they can be added quickly and simply without any need to visit the access point or for additional radio spectrum

Receive rapid return on investment• Significant CAPEX savings over fibre and point-to-

point backhaul strategies• Save significant OPEX when customers leave or move

- simply redeploy and connect the customer premises equipment to a new site within the sector. There is no need to visit or change any equipment at the hub site

• Independently proven to deliver total cost of ownership savings of up to 50% over competing technology

24/7 capacity, security and reliability• High capacity: supporting up to 800Mbps per link and

up to 19.2Gbps per hub site• Highly secure proprietary radio interface• Future-proof and guaranteed quality of service

compared to non line of sight technologies

Performance guarantees• Intelligent network management software enables

service providers to create custom quality of service profiles for each customer site (from 1Mbps - 800Mbps). This includes dedicated bandwidth to selected sites

Identify new revenue opportunities• VectaStar’s unique optimisation software means any

spare capacity can be easily identified, along with the opportunity to support additional customers and earn incremental revenue

Carrier-class mmWave FWA

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VectaStarHigh-capacity licensed FWA

Enterprise �xed wireless

Residential �xed wireless 5/60GHz

access layer

5/60GHz access layer

5/60GHz access layer

MmWave FWAaccess point

5G FWA for: Residential Broadband

With consumer appetite for fast internet at unprecedented levels, ISPs are looking for more efficient ways to meet demand within an increasingly competitive environment.

Despite fibre’s unlimited capacity, the high cost (both in laying new fibre and leasing) and slow deployment result in the solution being unfeasible for many scenarios. This is especially the case for growing urban and remote locations where the initial customer concentration is often too low to make the business case for fibre.

VectaStar Edge is CBNL’s fixed wireless access residential solution. It extends VectaStar through a software managed local access layer to create a seamless end-to-end home broadband service. By combining a licensed, millimetre wave middle mile with an unlicensed edge, CBNL is able to serve FTTH-class connectivity to individual homes at an unprecedented low build cost.

VectaStar Edge benefits

Licensed millimetre wave middle mile with an unlicensed edge providing high capacity connectivity to SMEs and homes

Licensed mmWave middle mile• Carrier-grade QoS• Wide-area coverage• High capacity

Unlicensed edge• Available spectrum and no license fees required at

60GHz• 5GHz redundancy and automatic failover during

adverse weather• High capacity channels (60GHz)• High resilience (5GHz)• Small form factor and non line of sight

Dual band 60GHz and 5GHz operation• 5GHz acts as a backup to 60GHz to provide

automatic failover during adverse weather

Powerful, flexible configuration• Fully compatible with the VectaStar product suite

and VectaStar Network Management System (VNMS)

Robust weather-resistant design• A hybrid metal/plastic design withstands harsh

environments and high/low humidities

High speed broadband for SMEs and homes• Full integration with CBNL portfolio, services and

VNMS• Cost effectively scales licensed VectaStar• Leverages unique capabilities of 60GHz – high

capacity and clear from interference in regions across the globe

• Highly resilient capacity up to 1.7Gbps


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5G FWA for: Smart Cities

As the growing pace of urbanisation creates the impetus to improve quality of life for city dwellers, smart connectivity solutions are increasingly capturing the attention of municipal authorities and local government.

Smart city living not only demands a higher standard of connectivity, but also a robust underlying network infrastructure in order to support a myriad of city services. By upgrading incumbent infrastructure to more efficient, agile networks, cities can deliver the ubiquitous connectivity needed to underpin a vast ecosystem of connected services and equip each one with QoS and service level guarantees.

By using millimetre wave fixed wireless access to provide ubiquitous city-wide coverage, innovative city authorities make the benefits of ultra-fast broadband, Wi-Fi hot spots, intelligent transport systems, CCTV, and much more besides, part of the daily lives of their citizens.

VectaStar benefits

CBNL deployed a city-wide 26GHz Fixed Wireless Access network for the City of Rzeszów

• Multipoint network provides 120km² blanket coverage and in total 380 sites are connected

• One common platform: The city-wide network includes 21 connected hub sites with built in redundancy to guard against single link failure

• Speed of deployment: From a 3D GIS model of the entire city to a functional network in just 18 months

• Scalability: Add new end points with minimal investment and within a matter of hours

• ROI: the FWA network reduced the city’s telecoms costs by 60%

VectaaStarlicenseedd PMP

VectaStar hub and access point

CCTV

Intelligent TransportSystems

PublicWi-Fi

hotspots

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We had tremendous success working together when introducing the first smart city capabilities to Rzeszow, enabling us to deliver advanced services and reduce our telecommunication operating costs by more than 60 percent.

Leslaw Bandur, Director of IT, City of Rzeszów


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Mobile Backhaul

Network operators continue to seek high-capacity, scalable backhaul solutions that are capable of supporting increasing data requirements.

However CAPEX and OPEX constraints mean costs must be kept low to build successful business cases, maintaining profitability and offsetting declining voice revenues.

This has led to the rapid growth of advanced wideband point-to-multipoint wireless solutions to be used as a dedicated backhaul network or in combination with fibre and point-to-point.

VectaStarlicenced PMP

sector

Data centre or PoP

VectaStarlicenced PMP

sector

Data centre

Mobile Backhaul

VectaStar creates a sector of coverage from a single access point for backhauling via remote terminals co-located at the mobile site.

Backhaul converged with Enterprise Access

The initial outlay of the mobile backhaul network can be further monetised by deploying enterprise access services from the same radio spectrum and underlying wireless infrastructure. Via a tiered network slicing capability operators can split off dedicated bandwidth to selected sites and provide a carrier-grade business connectivity solution.

VectaStar benefits

Proven capacity and performance• 800Mbps per link and up to

19.2Gbps per hub site• Low latency - sub 1ms round-trip • Guaranteed quality of service

Rapid backhaul coverage• Quick to deploy - almost half the

radios compared to point-to-point• Easy to deploy and align - intelligent

form factor

Low total cost of ownership• Significant CAPEX savings over fibre

and point-to-point backhaul strategies• Independently proven to deliver total

cost of ownership savings of up to 50% over other forms of microwave backhaul

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Network Management System

The VectaStar Network Management System (VNMS) is a powerful, flexible and robust system for managing equipment and services across an entire VectaStar network. It features an intuitive, responsive and user friendly interface for simple navigation and works with any browser-based device.

Features

• Supports local and remote users with permission based access

• PC, tablets and smartphone web interfaces• Dynamic graphs updating in near real-time• Hierarchical inventory schematics which depict the entire

network as well as client/child relationships• Priority classifications• Intuitive dashboard showing outages, events and alarms• Network management and reporting on:

• Faults• Radio performance and configuration• Bandwidth & port information• Accounting• Performance• Security

The VNMS runs on carrier-class server hardware enabling rapid deployment, efficient supervision and consistent management of a VectaStar network. The VNMS provides core FCAPS functionality, in accordance with ITU-T standards.

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VectaStar 600 (VS600) is the proven VectaStar licensed PMP platform which provides class leading quality of service leveraging area licensed microwave and millimetre wave bands. VS600 supports up to 56 / 60 MHz channels and channel bonding to offer sector capacity up to 1.6Gbps and greater flexibility.

VectaStar 600 Flex* (VS600 Flex) is the latest evolution in the VectaStar family which leverages a new small form factor and increased antenna options enabling a broader range of use cases than any other product available in the market. VS600 Flex will be released at 26GHz and LMDS A2/A3 initially.

VectaStar 600 Flex* (VS600 Flex) Remote Terminals will be offered with the new smaller form factor (50% volume reduction compared with VS600) and an optional integrated flat panel antenna.

The RT with integrated flat panel further reduces the footprint and visual impact making VS600 Flex ideal for use at street level. Supported applications include smart cities, fixed wireless security and surveillance networks and campus wide connectivity such as for hospitals, universities and schools.

VectaStar Edge (VS Edge) offers a low-cost entry point to a managed PMP commercial grade high capacity network. With the ability to switch between 60GHz and 5GHz, VS Edge maintains optimum QoS, providing the high capacity and network resilience required by residential and enterprise broadband providers.

VS600 & VS600 Flex Series

VS600 Flex Remote Terminals with integrated flat panel antenna

VS Edge Series

Frequencies

10.5, 26, 27*, 28, 31 and 39GHz

Capacity

Up to 1.6Gbps per sector and per link, up to 19.2Gbps per hub site (31GHz, 60MHz)

Up to 1.4Gbps per sector and per link, up to 16.8Gbps per hub site (26, 27, 28GHz, 56MHz)

Up to 360Mbps per sector and per link, up to 1.4Gbps per hub site (10.5GHz, 28MHz)

Sector Antennas

30° and 90°

RT Antennas

0.2m/0.8', 0.3m/1', 0.6m/2', 0.9m/3'. Flat panel antenna (VS600 Flex only).

Sector Range

10.5GHz: up to 28.6km / 17.8 miles, 26-28GHz: up to 5.8km / 3.6 miles

31GHz: up to 6.4km / 4 miles, 39GHz: up to 4.8km / 3 miles (typical ranges at 99.99%)

Frequencies

5/60GHz dual band

Capacity

Up to 1.7Gbps per sector and up to 1Gbps per link

Sector Antennas

Fully integrated beam forming antennas

RT Antennas

0.19m, 0.35m

Sector Range

Up to 0.7km / 0.43 miles at 1Gbps

VS Edge 60/5GHz AP & sector antenna

VS Edge 60/5GHz station and directional 19 & 35cm antennas

VS600 Flex 26GHz RT with 30cm antenna

VS600 Flex 26GHz RT with integrated flat

panel antenna*.

VS600 28GHz RT with 20cm antenna

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VS600 Series FEATURES BENEFITS

Cost • 50% reduction in CAPEX, OPEX and TCO compared to traditional PTP links

• Create a leading business case to invest in new and upgraded networks• Accelerate return on investment when connecting new sites• Maintain revenues across the network lifecycle• High ROI

Deployment And Scalability • Sector coverage• Almost half the radios compared to PTP• Zero indoor footprint covering both access points and remote terminals• Up to 63 RTs in a sector• Fibre RTs for extended cable reach

• Deploy networks in almost half the time of PTP• Achieve a fast time to market• ZFS (no indoor hub equipment) enables quick deployment• Connect new sites quickly by a single installation team, without a visit to the hub site or the need for additional spectrum• Reduce network power consumption and environmental impact

Single Link Mode • Access point equipped with directional antenna.• Accurate alignment of AP and RT

• Sector capacity 100% dedicated to single user site• Increased range to RT

Alignment • Simplified web-based alignment• Real time data displayed during alignment

• Reduces technical requirements and time to install new sites

Capacity • Up to 1.6Gb/s per sector and per link, up to 19.2Gb/s per hub site• Software defined capacity provisioning• By re-using spectrum VectaStar’s dynamic µTDMA offers 6.4Gb/s enterprise grade sellable capacity from just two 56/60MHz channel pairs and serves over 1,800 residential subscribers from a single hub

• Deploy capacity which can handle the most data dominated networks with headroom to scale for future requirements• Create custom Quality of Service profiles for each site. This provides the ability to define tiered services for enterprise access customers, including dedicated bandwidth

Latency And Synchronisation • <1ms round-trip• SyncE 1588

• Critical for LTE services

Power • 40W TYPICAL

Quality Of Service (Qos) • Utilises licensed spectrum • Provide guaranteed QoS to users and carrier grade services to enterprises• Supports eight levels of QoS

Coverage • 30° or 90° sector footprint options • Deploy a variety of flexible network solutions, ranging from targeted high capacity to wide area coverage

Spectral Efficiency • Sector aggregation improves spectral efficiency by at least 40% when compared to PTP1

• Reduces operator expenditure on spectrum

Network Lifecycle Software • VectaStar Network Management System • Remotely manage equipment and services via a simple web interface

• VectaStar Lifecycle Tool – combines traditional RF planning, real time NMS data and maps to plan, audit and optimise networks

• Deploy networks faster and maintain optimum performance• Perform accurate auditing• Continuously optimise and increase profitability

VS Edge FEATURES BENEFITS

Cost • Low cost hardware• Zero / low spectrum cost• Extremely cost-effective rapid and scalable connectivity

• Increased RoI by connecting more customers in dense environments

Flexibility • Broad range of subscriber units: 19cm, 35cm, flat panel STA • Allows cost optimisation and form factor minimisation of customer premises equipment

Capacity • 1.7Gbps sector capacity• Up to 1Gbps per subscriber at 700m

• High capacity at low cost meets the needs of densifying networks

High Availability • 5GHz radio can be configured as a fall-back solution • Ensures system uptime whatever the environment

Single link mode • 2 STA units may be deployed in single link mode • Cost effective light/unlicensed point to point link

Coverage • 120° sector footprint

Network lifecycle software • VectaStar Network Management System • Remotely manage equipment and services via a simple web interface

1 CBNL (2011) The Effect of System Architecture on Net Spectral Efficiency for Fixed Services

VS600 capacities and * items are subject to roadmap.


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Path to 5G: enhancing our leadership in mmWave FWA

Creating the next generation of intelligent FWA solutions capable of delivering high-performance, low cost, carrier-grade connectivity which is easy and profitable to own and deploy

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Available in both TDD & FDD platforms

Modular

A customisable, frequency-

agnostic, modular

’architecture’ supporting

TDD frequency allocations

Traffic management

State-of-the-art network processing,

packet prioritisation,

acceleration and aggregation over

the air

Small form factor

Massive processing power and advanced

capabilities

Standards-based

Pathway to 5G NR for

those network operators

wanting to align their FWA

services with their 5G mobile

offering

Beam forming

Electronic beam forming for improved

transmit power and system gain

Simple to install

Easy-aligning CPE makes for a simpler install and optimum

link budget

Spectrum utilisation

Proprietary dynamic

scheduling software optimises spectrum utilisation

Networkslicing

Create highly-secure VLANs

through the air with their own prioritisation,

bandwidth, reliability

and filtering performance

criteria

Networkmanagement

Full integration into CBNL’s

network management

system

SDN & NFV

Configure the network and its

resources on the fly


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Services

Our commitment to our customers continues long after the purchase of our products and our range of services is testament to this. In-country teams provide local support and are backed up by our central technical support team which is available 24/7.

• Network planning and design

RF planning service using proprietary simulation software and network design

• Network deployment

Professional project and implementation managers for installation and commissioning

• Network operation

Integration with the CBNL VectaStar management platform, spare and fault management

• Training

Dedicated facilities for training customers and their contractors in installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance

• 24 hour customer support

We provide customers with a range of service level agreements including technical support 24/7

• Online support

Our online customer support includes trouble ticketing, software updates and documentation

• WEEE recycling

Compliance to the EU WEEE Directive to ensure appropriate end-of-life recycling

• World-leading knowledge and technical expertise

• Live VectaStar networks with 100+ customers in 52 countries

• 9 of the world’s top 15 network operators

• 200,000 units deployed

• Many of our networks connect well over 5,000 end customer sites

Countries in which CBNL has deployed

For sales enquiries please contact us on:-

+44 1223 [email protected]

CBNL Global Offices

Head OfficeCBNL Head OfficeByron HouseCambridge Business ParkCowley RoadCambridgeCB4 0WZUnited Kingdom

T +44 1223 703000

KenyaCBNL KenyaCentre of Excellence Unit JRhino House1309 – 01418Karen RoadKarenNairobiKenya

T +27 11 581 1505M +27 83 750 6496M +27 73 832 8294

South AfricaCBNL South AfricaGround FloorSuite No. 3A Building B, Monte Circle64 Montecasino BoulevardFourwaysJohannesburgSouth Africa

T +27 11 581 1505M +27 83 750 6496M +27 73 832 8294

DubaiCambridge Broadband NetworksBuilding BAl Saaha OfficesSouk Al BaharOld Town IslandBurj Khalifa DistrictPO Box 487177DubaiUAE

T: +97 1509174516 F: +97 1 4 448 6405

NigeriaCBNL NigeriaCentre of Excellence 11 Awolowo RoadIkoyiLagosNigeria

T +44 1223 225784

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