Both the overall number of mobile broadband subscribers and the amount of bandwidth consumed by each individual subscriber is increasing rapidly, according to the report. As a consequence, service providers across the globe are upgrading their networks to meet demand. Over 100 operators currently deploy HSPA, and upgrades to HSPA+, Wimax and LTE are expected in the near future.
In preparation for future upgrades, according to Infonetics, mobile operators are adopting Ethernet-only products, which has buoyed Ethernet microwave backhaul. Gigabit Ethernet “LTE-ready” microwave backhaul products were launched this year, and more Ethernet-only microwave products are expected to launch in 2010.
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