Capacity and Network Optimization
Six-Sector Turnkey Solution: Boost capacity, minimize deployment expenses
and streamline new service rollouts.
Are you prepared to
address the demand
for more capacity?
Today’s mobile subscribers have a voracious appetite
for data. As smartphones flood the wireless market,
the demand for higher data throughput continues to
skyrocket. As a result, operators are searching for
simple, cost-effective ways to add capacity. Timely rollout of new 3G and 4G services is key to addressing
subscriber needs and protecting their reputation for
efficiency and reliability.
RISING
31% AND
FAST
Nearly 1 in 3 mobile
subscribers now use their
smartphones exclusively
to access the Web.*
In an industry of
tight margins, how can
operators profit from
the added capacity their
subscribers expect?
* A Look at Internet Use on Mobile Phones, Pew Internet & American Life Project: June 26, 2012
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But the path to increased capacity
isn’t always simple or cost-effective.
Network upgrades often present serious
installation challenges. Integrating new
equipment into legacy systems adds
complexity and wind load at the top
of the tower. Improper deployments
can create more problems than they
solve. Once the installation process
is complete, you need specialized
resources to support and maintain the
diverse technologies and architectures
within your network.
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How are your competitors
trying to solve this problem?
When operators need to add capacity, they typically
build new cell sites or split sectors by adding more
antennas to existing sites. However, both options are
time-consuming and expensive, so your competitors
are asking the same questions you are:
Build new cell sites?
The expense, time and effort required to deploy a new
site is significant. Deployment costs and regulatory
approvals can easily delay the installation of new sites
for up to 2 years. Given these challenges, operators
understand that this option is no longer realistic.
Add more equipment to my existing sites?
Traditional sector-splitting is tedious. The conversion
process overlays new technology onto older
infrastructure, requiring a complete radio frequency
path to the base station for each new sector. You
may also need filters, tower-mounted amplifiers or
multi-band combiners, which can cause compatibility
issues and pile on the expenses. Zoning challenges,
leasing fees and extra wind load can add even more
complexity to the process.
*O2 to Build 1,500 Sites Across the UK in
2010, Cellular News, July 2009
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500,000
One brief YouTube video
chews up the same
capacity as half a million
simultaneous text messages.*
What if you
could nearly
double your
capacity —
without adding
more antennas?
There are two simple ways to reduce
To address immediate capacity issues and
help you better manage upgrade costs,
CommScope has developed an advanced
sectorization solution that allows you to
enjoy six-sector performance using only
three antennas. It’s quick, simple and costeffective. Now you can essentially double
capacity while cutting new site deployment
BETTER
1 ISTHAN
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Why replace one antenna with
two? Twin Beam technology
minimizes antenna count by
emitting two beams from one
antenna.
Our Six-Sector Turnkey Solution
is based on Twin Beam antenna
technology: lightweight, compact,
extended-tilt neatly packaged in a
very narrow radome. The beams
are precisely aligned to avoid sector
overlap, contain interference, optimize
available spectrum and enable use of
faster data services.
CapEx in half and reducing long-term tower
RET-capable Twin Beam antennas are
leasing OpEx. You and your network will be
a cost-effective, low-risk alternative for
ready for the capacity demands of the future
managing bandwidth and base station
— without adding more antennas to your
density dilemmas. Twin Beam extends
tower load or breaking your budget.
the usefulness of existing infrastructure,
allowing you to defer adding cell
sites or spectrum while you increase
Supports all major mobile
technologies
Single-band and multi-band options
offer effective support for GSM, 3G,
and LTE applications in 698–894
MHz, 824–960 MHz and 1710–
2170 MHz bands.
While improved signal performance
begins with our Twin Beam antenna
technology, the antenna itself is only
one aspect of this comprehensive
Andrew® Six-Sector Turnkey Solution.
now =
average revenue per subscriber.
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Consider a complete RF Path
solution
CommScope offers a complete solution from start to
finish. Our engineers understand the entire RF Path,
from the most complex equipment configurations
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SECTORS
3 ANTENNAS
Enjoy almost twice the capacity, nearly 50%
less CapEx vs. new build-outs and decreased
site leasing costs.
to the subtlest nuances of signal behavior. We
provide a cohesive solution tested to maximize
ONE PROVIDER ENABLES YOU TO:
system interoperability — not a random assortment
of parts from multiple vendors. Every product has
• Address the entire RF path
a purpose. From the base radio interface to the
• Remove CapEx uncertainty
top of the tower, you receive a comprehensive sixsector solution.
Whether you need distinct or mixed coaxial
or fiber optic connectivity, our design and
• Reduce installation complexity
• Simplify the migration process
• Achieve true six-sector performance
deployment specialists and PartnerPRO™ Network
professionals craft a six-sector implementation
strategy that helps ensure ideal scalability across
your entire network. Innovative filtering technology
can reduce interference and minimize your reliance
on excessive feeder cables. Streamlined product
COLLABORATE
compatibility means faster deployment and better
performance. In many cases, you can bypass the
site approval process entirely.
ANALYZE
OUR SOLUTION
GUARANTEE
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IMPLEMENTATION
Why give your subscribers
even one good reason to
switch?
Your customers want a better mobile
experience — one marked by consistent
signal reliability and readily available
network capacity. Missed deadlines,
excessive regulatory hassles and poor product
performance can adversely affect the overall
quality of your network service. These issues
can lead to fleeing customers and lost revenue.
6 sectors=
MORE REVENUE
OPPORTUNITIES
A recent J.D. Power & Associates
poll revealed that subscribers are
willing to spend up to $10 more per
month for better service. Improve it
with Twin Beam antennas.
The Andrew® Six-Sector Turnkey Solution is a
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cost-effective way to immediately relieve the
pressure of bandwidth demand. We help
you deliver an improved experience that your
mobile subscribers want to invest in.
Expand capacity and optimize performance
across the entire RF Path. Accelerate
deployment speeds, improve quality of
service and generate more revenue. Partner
with a global expert who can help you
transform three-sector sites into six sectors of
new opportunity.
By leveraging our internal resources and the
expertise of our PartnerPRO™ Network, you
benefit from:
BRO A DBA N D Select
• World-class site layout planning and design
• Extensive quality assurance testing
• Superb project management
• Precise, timely installation
• Reliable long-term support
• Comprehensive RF Path SERVICE warranty
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We’re proud to be a part
of your network’s story.
Here at CommScope, we embrace our role as
a trusted resource, partner, and facilitator. We
create the infrastructure that connects the world
and evolves with every advance in technology.
By investing all of our capabilities, resources,
relationships, and products into your toughest
challenges, we continue our long history of solving
problems together—paving the way for new ideas
and fresh ways of thinking.
We’re a trusted resource and partner around the
world because we’re invested in you: your people,
your networks, your success. It inspires us to build
relationships and infrastructure… connect people
and technologies across protocols, oceans, and
time zones… and share what we learn along the
way. We’ll never stop connecting and evolving
networks for the business of life at home, at work,
and on the go.
This is our promise to you.
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