Harris Stratex Networks Picks Up Backhaul Contract in Georgia

Harris Stratex Networks has secured a contract with Georgia based mobile operator, MagtiCom for the end-to-end backhaul of both TDM and native Ethernet traffic, extending MagtiCom's wireless infrastructure.

"Choosing the Eclipse platform was a logical process for us, considering our long-term relationship with Harris Stratex Networks," said David L. Lee, chief executive officer, MagtiCom. "The company continues to deliver the most advanced point-to-point microwave radio technology available. While we restructure our growing network to roll out 2G, 3G, CDMA and WiMAX services for our 1.8 million subscribers, the high product flexibility and quality, and the excellent support that Harris Stratex provides, will be key."

The Eclipse platform supports TDM, as well as Ethernet data traffic, using the platform's Liquid Bandwidth software-scalable capacity migration capability. The use of the nodal architecture gives MagtiCom the ability to configure TDM or Ethernet services as and where needed, under software control. The unique feature set offered by the Eclipse platform allows flexible network expansion that is adaptable to the changing needs of MagtiCom to accommodate next-generation IP-based services. The network is controlled and monitored by Harris Stratex' ProVision Element Management System (EMS), which provides advanced features such as circuit provisioning and network health reporting.

According to figures from The Mobile World, MagtiCom is estimated to have ended last year with around 1.27 million customers, representing a market share of around 41.5%.

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Posted to the site on 19th May 2009