ip.access announced plans for a 3G + LTE small cell access point using Freescale’s QorIQ Qonverge system-on-chip solution.
The new unit, codenamed the E-100, is a small cell Access Point designed for enterprises and public indoor environments. The 3G connection supports HSPA+ connections of up to 42 Mbps while the LTE radio supports up to 150 Mbps. Up to 200 users could be supported.
ip.access expects to deliver the E-100 into customer labs later this year, with field trials expected in Q1 2013.
Announcing the E-100, ip.access founder and CTO Nick Johnson said: “Small cells will have a vital role to play in delivering LTE’s promise of high-speed data for large numbers of subscribers. The E-100 allows operators to rapidly add coverage and capacity to their LTE networks exactly where it is needed.” At the same time, the integrated 3G capability improves network performance and relieves congestion for the majority of today’s smartphone users. “There’s an immediate return on investment for operators even before the mass-market take-up of LTE handsets,�? explained Johnson.
The E-100 unit will be the first small cell from ip.access to use Freescale’s QorIQ Qonverge platform.
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