Backhauling the Rural Mobile Broadband Service
Backhauling the Rural Mobile Broadband Service
As enhanced 4G and 5G services are rolled out across the UK, we typically see mobile network operators embracing “fibre-first” strategies for mobile backhaul, this enables multiple Gbps of capacity along with low latency and high-availability. However, what happens when fibre isn’t available, how do we connect those 4G and 5G base stations when the only solution is to go for wireless backhaul?
This eMBB SIG event will explore the state of the art in Microwave Radio Systems and Satellite Communications in the context of delivering mobile backhaul to remote areas. How can microwave radio scale to offer multiple Gbps? What role does satellite play today and how will the proliferation of low earth orbit mega-constellations change this?
This event is taking place at the historical Newnham College, University of Cambridge and will provide delegates with ample opportunities to network with fellow attendees to explore the themes of this event.
Speakers include:
- Christian Borrman - Managing Director, Virtuser Business Communications Services
- Julian Divett - Network Design Specialist - Mobile Backhaul, BT
- Caroline Gabriel - Research Director, Analysys Mason, Co-founder and Research Director, Rethink Technology Research
- Paolo Galbiati - Director Product Line Marketing, Aviat Networks
- Vikas Grover - Chief Technology Officer, Avanti Communications
- Andy Sutton - BT Fellow & Principal Network Architect, BT
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Enhanced Mobile Broadband SIG Champions
Iris Barcia
Iris Barcia is a multidisciplinary professional with entrepreneurial experience in the telecommunication industry. She is an innovator and forward-looking technologist that has worked directly with international executive teams and engineers at Tier 1 network operators, network infrastructure vendors, neutral-host vendors, government organizations, and services companies. She has been involved in the proposal and assessment of novel HetNet strategies for nation-wide 4G, 5G, IoT and public-safety networks, with a focus on future capacity provision and multi-technology evolution. More recently she’s focusing on Open RAN and MPNs. Prior to Vodafone, Iris has been the co-owner and COO of Keima, and has worked on RAN design, optimization and deployment projects at Telefonica and European rural broadband wireless initiatives. She has a BSc and MSc in Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Vigo (Spain) and an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK).
- Twitter:
- @IBTwi
Roberto Kompany
Roberto is a member of Analysys Mason’s Telecoms Software and Networks research team and is the lead analyst for the Next-Generation Wireless Networks programme focusing on strategy and market research. He is also a Cambridge Wireless Special Interest Group (SIG) mobile broadband champion. Prior to joining Analysys Mason, Roberto worked for Dixons Carphone, where he analysed the effect on the business of shifts in the telecoms market – for example, in terms of mergers, operator KPIs and technology – in Europe and the UK. Previous positions included consultancy, where he helped a variety of clients worldwide with mobile-related projects, such as a capex reduction and developing a 5-year strategy for an incumbent’s wireless infrastructure. He started his career at a leading network equipment vendor, where he served in several different capacities, such as R&D, and deployment and optimisation of mobile infrastructures across multiple continents. Roberto holds an MSc in Mobile & Satellite Communications from University of Surrey and an MBA from IE Business School.
- Twitter:
- @RobertoKompany
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertokompany/
Peter Love
I am an experienced leader of diverse sales teams and a trusted advisor for Cx0/CxO-1 leaders. Educated with Six Sigma Yellow Belt, ITIL v3, and with a PMP certification, my skillset lies in my ability to excel in global project delivery, demystify complexities, and handle challenges with tenacity and good humour. I am committed to fostering industry dialogue and have chaired telecoms forums and acted as Special Interest Group champion to drive collaboration and impact. My career has spanned global strategy, operational development, geographic management, and consumer electronics, maintaining an 80:20 balance between sales and operations.
Professor Andy Sutton
Andy Sutton is a BT Fellow and Principal Network Architect for Wireless Access. The wireless access domain includes 4G/5G RAN architecture and mobile backhaul/xhaul, along with microwave and millimetre wave radio systems, and satellite communications. Andy holds an MSc in Mobile Communications from the University of Salford and has over 35 years of experience within the telecommunications industry. Andy’s current research interests include advanced RAN coordination techniques, including C-RAN and OpenRAN, optical fibre and radio based backhaul/xhaul, along with LEO satellite communications and High-altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), all in the context of building resilient heterogeneous networks. Andy holds the post of Visiting Professor of Telecommunications at the University of Liverpool and the University of Salford, he is a Chartered Engineer and holds Fellowships from the IET, ITP and BCS. Andy sits on the editorial board of the ITP Journal and is a CW SIG Champion for eMBB and Wireless Heritage.
- Twitter:
- @sutton960
