LMDS

• LMDS stands for Local Multipoint Distribution

System.
• It is used to provide broadband services for a
group o f subscribers clustered together to form a
cell. From one source, data is distributed to
several clients simultaneously.
• It works within the 24-31GHz frequency range.
• It employs TDMA, FDMA and CDMA multiplexing
techniques.
• It provides a high data rate for a short
distance of about 3miles radius. The burst
data rates is about 45Mbps to 311Mbps.
• In propagation of signals, receiver must be in
line of sight with the transmitter. The network
topology could be point to point or point to
multipoint.
 Benefits

Provides network service to areas with

poor or non existent wired infrastructure
Lower infrastructure cost compared to
wired and fibre
Faster deployment than laying
cable/fibre
 Lower operational cost compared to
wire/fibre
 Easy relocation
• Applications
 Broadband services to large and medium
enterprise
 Used to provide high speed bridge to fibre and
infrastructure
 MMDS
• MMDS stands for Multichannel
Multipoint Distribution System.
• It is used to provide broadband services
to residential and small businesses where
DSL/cable does not exist.
• It works within the 2.5-2.7GHz
frequency range.
• It employs TDMA, FDMA , OFDM and
CDMA multiplexing techniques.
• It provides a data rate for a distance of
about 35miles radius. The burst data
rates is about 0.5Mbps to 3.0Mbps.
• In propagation of signals, receiver must
be in line of sight with the transmitter.
The network topology could be point to
point or point to multipoint.
Summary of LMDS and MMDS features