EFM Backhaul

Mobile Backhaul over EFM

Service Providers currently utilize T1/E1 lines for backhaul which results in extremely high monthly re-occurring T1/E1 fees and service charges for mobile backhaul besides not being adequate for the bandwidth requirements today. With Zhone FiberCell solution, Zhone customers are benefited with the option of copper and/or fiber based Mobile Backhaul options providing cost-effective backhaul bandwidth upgrades.

For cell sites not ready for fiber, backhaul network upgrades can be implemented with EFM enabled by the deployed MXK platforms in the operator’s network. Operators using EFM can reduce costs significantly while increasing backhaul bandwidth by eight times (8x) the existing T1/E1 backhaul alternatives.

Ethernet in the first mile (EFM) is a highly cost effective and reliable solution to help service providers deploy advanced data transport services to customers over copper interfaces. EFM not only offers speeds comparable to those of fiber, but it also supports a wide array of applications and services. With the addition of monitoring features in support of service level agreements, EFM is emerging as a better alternative to T1/E1 and Frame Relay which are more costly solutions with bandwidth restrictions. Further, EFM allows service providers to add bandwidth in a short timeframe. EFM solution provides service providers with a tremendous ROI due to the utilization of existing copper infrastructure, simplicity in installation and provisioning, high reliability with minimal downtime, ease of management and overall CAPEX savings.