10Gbps+ Wireless Networks
CableFree Case Studies – 4G & 5G LTE – June 2022
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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
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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
Sector Antenna and a Remote
LTE Base Site: Radio Head (RRH)
Tower has 3 sectors
Each 120 degrees LTE Sectors are connected to the
Gives full 360 degree coverage 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
