Hughes Introduces Integrated LMDS/ATM Multiplexer for 3G Cellular

Hughes Introduces Integrated LMDS/ATM Multiplexer for 3G Cellular

August 07, 2006

-- Mini ATM Multiplexer Integrated With AB9000 LMDS Base Station Reduces Costs and Simplifies Network Management

    GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Hughes
Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the world's leading provider
of broadband satellite networks and services, bridging the
best of satellite and terrestrial technologies, today
introduced a new version of its advanced AB9000 LMDS
system. Designed for the most cost-effective backhaul of
high-density 3G cellular traffic, the newly released
version incorporates an 8-port STM-1 ATM multiplexer built
into the LMDS hub station, eliminating the need for a
stand-alone ATM switch at the base station. 

    "3G operators can now significantly reduce the
cost of connecting 3G cell sites. By integrating a small
ATM mux into our field-proven 26GHz hub radio, not only is
the overall footprint and power consumption reduced; it
also simplifies network management by integrating
provisioning of the ATM mux and LMDS hub station in the
same network management system," said Thomas Hsu,
senior vice president of the Terrestrial Microwave division
at Hughes.

    "In most cellular networks, a separate ATM switch
at certain hub/traffic points is required to concentrate
cell site traffic from microwave or LMDS links and route it
into the ATM core. Our new integrated AB9000 eliminates the
need for this separate ATM switch, performing the grooming
and concentration functions within an LMDS hub station, in
addition to redundancy protection and re-routing
functions," said Bhanu Durvasula, assistant vice
president of engineering for the TM division.

    About Hughes Network Systems

    Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global
leader in providing broadband satellite networks and
services for large enterprises, governments, small
businesses, and consumers. HughesNet(TM) encompasses all
broadband solutions and managed services from Hughes,
bridging the best of satellite and terrestrial microwave
technologies. To date, Hughes has shipped more than one
million systems to customers in over 100 countries. Its
broadband satellite products are based on the IPoS (IP over
Satellite) global standard, approved by the TIA, ETSI, and
ITU standards organizations.  Headquartered outside
Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes
maintains sales and support offices worldwide. Hughes is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Communications, Inc. (OTC
Bulletin Board: HGCM). For additional information, please
visit http://www.hughes.com .

    HUGHES, HUGHESNET, and IPOS are trademarks of Hughes
Network Systems, LLC. 

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