Multi-Standard Base Station Simplifies Deployment of 3G/W-CDMA Services

Europe : Multi-Standard Base Station simplifies deployment of 3G/W-CDMA services One system for two wireless standards

Siemens Communications today announced the market launch of its Multi-Standard Base Station (MBS), a system that enables mobile operators to accommodate radio elements for GSM and 3G/W-CDMA networks on a single modular platform. As a result, operators can offer services for both wireless standards using just one system.

The new Multi-Standard Base Station can be used to expand operators’ already installed GSM base stations for mobile networks to support the 3G/W-CDMA standard at minimal cost and effort. The solution is based on Siemens’ Node B family concept. The GSM base stations are upgraded to W-CDMA by adding a small slide-in Radio Server Unit (RSU) in the existing rack.

The RSU easily fits into standard 19-inch GSM BTSs. It is used in combination with the Remote Radio Head (RRH) from Siemens, which can be mounted easily on a roof or tower.

“Whether operators deploy 3G/W-CDMA services now or in the future, the Multi-Standard Base Station system will help them build their network in a cost-effective way,” said Christoph Caselitz, head of Mobile Networks at Siemens Communications.

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