10Gbps+ Wireless Networks

CableFree Case Studies – 4G & 5G LTE – June 2022

www.cablefree.net
 Who are we?

• Privately owned company

• Established 1996
• Design, Manufacture & support in Oxford, UK
• One-stop-shop for Wireless
• Track record of innovation
• Worldwide reach: 80+ countries
 What we do

• Resilient, Gigabit wireless networks

• Design, Manufacture, Supply
• Full range of services
• Network design & support
• Local partners worldwide
• Rapid response
• Full turnkey service available
 Our Products
A “One Stop Shop” for wireless networks:
• 4G & 5G LTE: Networks for Fixed & Mobile
• MMW (Millimeter Wave): High speed 10Gig+
• MW (Microwave): Long range, 100km+
• MIMO Radio: P2P, P2MP & Mesh radios
• FSO (Free Space Optics): High speed 1Gig+
• Carrier WiFi: Outdoor & Indoor Hotspots
 International Customers
Over 2000 Customer networks in 80+ countries

Logos and Trademarks are property of their respective companies

Customers listed here are for full range of CableFree products, not just 4G/5G
 CableFree 5G-SA FWA Network in UK
CableFree 5G Infrastructure for Rural FWA

5G-SA Base Site:

Tower has 3 sectors
Each 120 degrees Each sector has a 2x2 MIMO 5G Sector
Gives full 360 degree coverage Antenna and a Remote Radio Head (RRH)

5G equipment co-located with 5G-SA Sectors are connected to the

Large number of existing 5GHz gNodeB at base of tower with Fibre Optic
FWA equipment and DC power cables

Complete 5G-SA network for a regional Service Provider

“Last Mile” Fixed Wireless Access application of 5G:
Connects Business and Residential customers with 500Mbps+ speeds
CableFree 5G-SA FWA Network in UK
Summary

5G-SA Macro gNodeB Deployed on many towers in Northern UK

N77u (3800-4200MHz) band, 2x2 MIMO

Preconfigured in UK factory, shipped to customer for installation

Remote training & support for installation

Interoperability testing with multiple 3rd-party CPE devices

Full range of services with survey, proposal, training,

implementation, commissioning and sign-off with Local partner

Result: Proven 5G-SA FWA network to meet customer needs

Provide fast connection to CPE devices
 CableFree 5G-SA & 4G Network in UK
CableFree 5G-SA & 4G coverage around Test Track

Each sector has a 2x2 MIMO

Sector Antenna and a Remote
Radio Head (RRH)

5G-SA & 4G RRHs are connected

to the gNodeB/eNodeB BBU at
base of tower with Fibre Optic
and DC power cables. BBU
mounted in weatherproof cabinet
5G-SA+4G Base Site:
Can be remotely set to 5G-SA,
2 sectors of 5G-SA n77u (3.x GHz)
5G-NSA or 4G coverage modes
2 sectors of 4G B3/B40 (1.8 & 2.3 GHz)
under software control
Gives full coverage along track area

5G-SA & 4G network for test track for self-driving vehicles

Enables test of 4G and 5G connectivity to vehicles
Realistic test scenarios to simulate challenging real-world conditions
CableFree 5G-SA & 4G Network in UK
Summary

5G-SA + 4G Macro Sites Deployed on 3 towers on test track for

Autonomous Self-Driving Vehicles in UK

N77u (3800-4200MHz) band, 2x2 MIMO

B3 Guardband (1800MHz, 3.3MHz channel), 2x2 MIMO
B40 (2300MHz), 2x2 MIMO

Preconfigured in UK factory, shipped to customer site for installation

Onsite training & support for installation

Full range of services with survey, proposal, training,

implementation, commissioning and sign-off with Local partner

Result: Proven 5G-SA & 4G Mobility network to meet customer

needs for testing latest Autonomous self-driving vehicles
 CableFree 5G-SA Small Cells in UK
CableFree 5G-SA Small Cells for Rail Infrastructure
CableFree 5G-SA Small Cell
Installed for Private 5G Rail
Infrastructure project

2x2 MIMO Small Cell with 2x2

MIMO Sector Antenna

5G-SA Small Cell is installed on

existing rail infrastructure sites

Connected back to 5G Core

Via backhaul network

Deployed with Freshwave and

Athonet as partners

5G-SA Small Cell Base Site:

CableFree Small Cell 5G-SA n77u (3.x GHz)
With 2x2 MIMO Omni antenna
Gives 5G Coverage for CPE devices in local area

5G-SA Private network for Rail Infrastructure customer

Creates 5G Private Network for customer applications
Secure, Private Local Coverage using OFCOM Spectrum Sharing license
 CableFree 5G-SA for Rural Coverage
CableFree 5G-SA Small Cells for Rural Broadband
CableFree 5G-SA Small Cells
Installed for Rural Connected
Communities 5G Infrastructure
project, funded by DCMS

2x2 MIMO Small Cells with 2x2

MIMO Sector Antenna

5G-SA Small Cells are installed on

high sites in “not-spot” villages

Connected back to 5G Core

via backhaul network

Deployed by CableFree partner

Telet in the Chalke Valley

5G-SA Multi Operator Neutral Host for Rural Broadband

Creates 5G Public Network in “not-spot” areas
Secure Local Coverage using OFCOM Spectrum Sharing license
 CableFree 5G-SA Telehealth Network
CableFree 5G-SA Small Cells provide private network
CableFree 5G-SA Small Cells
Installed for Liverpool 5G
Infrastructure project, funded by
DCMS and partners

2x2 MIMO Small Cells with 2x2

MIMO Sector Antenna

5G-SA Small Cells are installed on

existing “street furniture” poles

Connected back to 5G Core

via mmWave backhaul network

Deployed by CableFree partner

Telet in central Liverpool, UK

5G-SA Private Network for Telehealth Network

Creates 5G Private Network in dense urban areas
Secure Local Coverage using OFCOM Spectrum Sharing license
 CableFree 4G LTE Network in Iraq
CableFree LTE Infrastructure deployed for ISP in Iraq

Each sector has a 2x2 MIMO LTE

LTE Base Site:
Tower has 3 sectors
Each 120 degrees
Gives full 360 degree coverage
Sector Antenna and a Remote
Radio Head (RRH)
LTE Sectors are connected to the
eNodeB at base of tower with
Fibre Optic and DC power cables

Complete LTE network for an Internet Service Provider

“Last Mile” application of LTE:
Connects Business and Residential customers with 100Mbps+ speeds
 CableFree 4G LTE Network in Iraq
CableFree LTE Infrastructure deployed for ISP in Iraq

LTE Base Site: For future upgrade path:

A suitable tower can cover large areas of the city Increase Capacity: Add more Sectors to tower
Each Sector is carefully optimised for best coverage Extend Coverage: Add more Towers to network

4G LTE is ideal for many applications: “Last Mile”, Broadband Wireless,

WIMAX-to-LTE Upgrade, CCTV, Mobility, Security and Safe City
 CableFree 4G LTE Network in Iraq
Summary

Deployed on several towers in Northern Iraq

Preconfigured in UK factory, shipped direct to customer for

installation

Remote training & support for installation

Equipment proven to work in demanding environmental conditions

Full range of services with survey, proposal, training,

implementation, commissioning and sign-off with Local partner

Result: Highly reliable, 4G/LTE network to meet customer needs

Provide fast connection to customer sites
 CableFree LTE Network in Middle East
CableFree LTE-A Infrastructure deployed for ISP
Each sector has a 2x2 MIMO LTE
Sector Antenna and a Remote
Radio Head (RRH)

LTE Sectors are connected to the

eNodeB at base of tower with
Fibre Optic and DC power cables

LTE Base Site:

Tower has 2 sectors, each 120 degrees for
directional coverage of a town. Parabolic antennas
are backhaul to other sites

LTE network for an Internet Service Provider

“Last Mile” Fixed & Mobile application of LTE:
Connects Business and Residential customers with fast speeds
4G & 5G LTE Subscriber Devices (CPE)

• Subscribers can be Fixed, Mobile or Nomadic

• Wide range of CPE devices
• Fixed CPEs: Indoor, Outdoor, Desktop
• Small CPEs: MiFi, USB-stick
• 4G & 5G-enabled Tablets, Phones
 4G & 5G LTE Applications

• Mobile Network Operators (MNO)

• Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP)
• “Last Mile” Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
• Broadband Wireless xDSL equivalent
• Campus Site Networks
• Mobility, CCTV
• Safe City & Security Applications
• Energy Utilities & Wind Farms
 Other Recent Projects

• BBC: Olympics, News • Nigeria - Cellular

• Vodafone Egypt • South Africa - TETRA
• John Lewis Partnership • BP
• The Cabinet Office • Oil Exploration
• Royal Thai Police • Egypt - MOI
• McMillan Publishing • Angola - Telecoms
• NHS • Saudi - MOI
• BAE Systems • Iraq - ISPs
 Any Questions ?

Please contact us:

CableFree: Wireless Excellence

www.cablefree.net