Selected by many global operators to cost-effectively connect the previously unconnected, Parallel Wireless groundbreaking virtualized small cell rural technology delivers rural coverage on an accelerated timeline while meeting national and local regulatory requirements. The globally proven solution changes the economics of bringing wireless coverage, but also eliminates the majority of deployment challenges by enabling flexible backhaul and easy installation and maintenance through automation. The innovative small cell solution fits the requirements of rural and remote environments better than conventional approaches and makes connecting the unconnected feasible for operators by:
- Allowing to use any available backhaul in remote areas. Traditionally, bringing backhaul to rural sites took a long time and required substantial upfront investment as delivering the highest speed possible required very expensive backhaul fiber. Parallel Wireless unique mesh backhaul capability removes the need to lay out expensive fiber. The nodes can also daisy chain this mesh network even further, bringing low cost wireless broadband to even a remote community of one.
- Reducing the complexity of bringing rural coverage to most remote areas by enabling easy and fast installation. The installation doesn’t require any planning applications as network is self-configuring – two FBI technicians installed it at the Super Bowl 50 under 20 minutes. Parallel Wireless rural solution also reduces maintenance costs and complexity with self-optimization capabilities eliminating the need to send engineers to remote sites.
- Enabling new ecosystems of vendors, operators, national and local governments, regulators, the private sector/local business, communities, and users in an open dialogue to eliminate the digital divide.
So how does this benefit rural customers? End-users in remote areas, residents, visitors, or highway travelers can now enjoy all the benefits of wireless connectivity such as streaming high quality videos, accessing mobile banking, or using it for eLearning and accessing educational materials. The user experience is also optimized as SON mitigates traffic interference in real-time via ICIC to deliver a great experience. And the rural wireless network itself benefits from hands-free network maintenance since all radio resources get self-optimized in real-time.
Wireless service enabled by Parallel Wireless’ innovation provides rural communities around the world with reliable voice and data coverage. By eliminating the need for large masts or cabling, service providers can deliver wireless to untapped markets quickly and economically – on land, in the water, or in the air. This innovative architecture will play a bigger part in helping operators better balance the roll-out cost with the revenue potential going forward as we migrate to 5G.
