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Understanding the
Benefits of License-free
Spread Spectrum
Fixed Wireless
Glossary of Terms
Bandwidth – The size of the frequency range that
a transmission signal occupies. Spread spectrum
signals can occupy up to 26 MHz in the 902-928 MHz
frequency band.
nology can be used to address the SME market for ■ Full-set of value-added networking
site-to-multisite or private network connectivity. The equipment offerings
carrier market may utilize this capability for infra-
■ Established support, training, and service
structure and backhaul networks or to offer competi-
programs
tive services for augmenting wireline, DSL, or cable.
■ Economical equipment offerings with end-to-
Selecting an equipment vendor that offers the
end system solutions
option for hot-standby protection switching in the
event of RF link failure along with a suite of CPE Conclusion
devices to supplement the wireless connectivity prod- The services available for spread-spectrum wireless
uct offering, should also be considered. The ability to applications are virtually unlimited. Although the
offer products that allow multi-T1 connectivity solu- lack of licensing requirements for the ISM band
tions, provide toll-quality voice, and include LAN-to- implies ease of installation and minimal capital out-
LAN extension through bridging and routing is a key lay, it by no means implies lack of regulatory controls.
differentiator in vendor offerings. Requirements for spread spectrum communications
Vendors offering certification training in RF offer guidelines by which equipment vendors and
technologies, an established reseller program and operators must abide, providing for easy access to the
technical support team, nationwide service programs space with the benefits of inherent security and
for installation and maintenance, and expertise in interference protection.
wireline voice and data technologies offer the most The markets where wireless communications
risk-free investment in next-generation wireless net- solutions can complement corporate networks and
work connectivity. Customers investing in end-to-end carrier service offerings are also unlimited. The open-
wireless solutions from this type of vendor can do so ing of the license-free frequency bands by the FCC
with confidence. created a new world for telecommunications provi-
ders and customers around the globe, resulting in a
growing market for wire-free service offerings for
both new and existing customer service areas.
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