network access services provided by Huawei
operated stably and smoothly, with a call success ratio of
99.7%. In addition, Huawei's HSPA network successfully
passed the stability test for 3G services on a 430 km/h
maglev train in Shanghai successfully.
Accelerating HSPA network deployment by
extensive application of distributed Node Bs
Huawei's innovative distributed Node B is composed of two
parts: BBU and RRU. The BBU which is 1 U in height and 19
inches in width can be flexibly set with other equipment and
adapted to any environment, without the need for special
equipment room. While the RRU can be installed close to the
antenna for reduced feeder loss and improved coverage.
Thousands of distributed Node Bs will be deployed
throughout the network in Madrid and other major cities and
regions of Spain to accelerate the deployment of the HSPA
network. This project began in October 2006. At the initial
stage, the project was to swap and adjust the Node Bs in the
existing network, and this was completed successfully by
December 2006. Professional testing and users' survey
indicated that user experience was improved greatly after the
's HSPA network
>65<
Vodafone is one of
the global leaders in
UMTS/HSPA network
operations and services
provision. A business
plan analysis shows
that the adoption of
Huawei's leading HSPA
Node Bs will save
Vodafone TCO
within 5 years. The
successful cooperation
between Vodafone and Huawei represents a great partnership of
win-win in the world s mobile communication industry.
Milestones
In December 2006, Huawei delivers the Phase 1 project of
Vodafone's HSPA network in Spain.
In July 2006, Vodafone Spain chose Huawei to build its
UMTS/HSPA network in Madrid and other major cities in Spain.
In February 2006, Vodafone chose Huawei to supply Vodafone-
branded 3G handsets for its 21 operation countries within 5 years
and the Global Strategic 3G Handset Partnership Agreement were
signed.
In November 2005, Vodafone chose Huawei as its preferred
global 3G supplier.
Selecting new partners to improve its competitiveness
In the Node B OPEX test initiated by Vodafone, Huawei's HSPA
Node B got the best overall evaluation for its small size, low power
consumption, excellent coverage and support of IP transmission.
The call success ratio of the existing 3G equipment supplier of
Vodafone was merely 60% when the speed of the Spain AVE was
200 km/h. In November 2005 when the AVE reached the maximum
speed of 250 km/h, the voice, video telephone and high-speed
30%
'
adjustment, with the receiving signals and signal-interference
ratio increased, and the voice, video and HSDPA throughput
improved.
Vodafone Spain adopts the distributed Node B on a large
scale, with a top output power of 40-watt, which is the
same as the macro Node B. RRU on the tower is the typical
installation scenario of the distributed Node B. For example,
at a station with a 45-meter-high tower in Toledo, Madrid,
Spain, the RRU was installed close to the antenna and
connected with the BBU under the tower via an optical fiber.
In this way, 3 dB gain of the feeder loss is saved and better
network coverage is achieved. Since the RRU is compact and
lightweight, it can be hoisted to the tower top easily using a
rope, reducing installation costs.
Adhering to differentiation strategy to strengthen
competitive edges
As one of the leaders in global mobile communication,
Vodafone adheres to the differentiation development strategy.
The first Vodafone-branded 3G handset V710 supplied by
Huawei has been widely applied in its 21 countries.
Vodafone has an insight into the HSPA network and was
the first to propose the Iub Overbooking concept in the
industry, which can make full use of IP transmission resources,
access more users and save transmission costs by about 30%.
Among the five 3G suppliers of Vodafone, Huawei was the
first 3G supplier to realize the Iub Overbooking function and
pass Vodafone's testing in 2006. In terms of the delivery
ability, Huawei has 40 teams available for the network
deployment. Based on the innovative spirit, Huawei was the
first one in the industry to develop leading solutions such as
distributed Node B, UMTS 900 MHz, iDBS indoor coverage
and MBMS/CMB (Cell Multimedia Broadcasting) solution first
in the industry, which have helped customers improve
network performance and greatly reduce the total costs of
network deployment.
"Huawei's innovative Node B solution within the
radio access network, fully addresses our
requirements for deploying an HSDPA network. The
Node B solution also enables us to significantly
reduce operating cost, maximize the benefits and
improve our competitive position in the
marketplace."
---Helmut Hoffmann, Director of Global Networks
Vodafone Extensively Deploys HSPA Distributed Node Bs
Picture 1.7 Roof installation of distributed Node B
Picture 1.8 Express AVE
Picture 1.9 Co-cabinet of BBU and other equipment
Picture 1.10 RRU Hoistedonto the tower by rope
Sp
ain
Picture 1.11 RRU Installed close to antenna
network access services provided by Huawei
operated stably and smoothly, with a call success ratio of
99.7%. In addition, Huawei's HSPA network successfully
passed the stability test for 3G services on a 430 km/h
maglev train in Shanghai successfully.
Accelerating HSPA network deployment by
extensive application of distributed Node Bs
Huawei's innovative distributed Node B is composed of two
parts: BBU and RRU. The BBU which is 1 U in height and 19
inches in width can be flexibly set with other equipment and
adapted to any environment, without the need for special
equipment room. While the RRU can be installed close to the
antenna for reduced feeder loss and improved coverage.
Thousands of distributed Node Bs will be deployed
throughout the network in Madrid and other major cities and
regions of Spain to accelerate the deployment of the HSPA
network. This project began in October 2006. At the initial
stage, the project was to swap and adjust the Node Bs in the
existing network, and this was completed successfully by
December 2006. Professional testing and users' survey
indicated that user experience was improved greatly after the
's HSPA network
>65<
Vodafone is one of
the global leaders in
UMTS/HSPA network
operations and services
provision. A business
plan analysis shows
that the adoption of
Huawei's leading HSPA
Node Bs will save
Vodafone TCO
within 5 years. The
successful cooperation
between Vodafone and Huawei represents a great partnership of
win-win in the world s mobile communication industry.
Milestones
In December 2006, Huawei delivers the Phase 1 project of
Vodafone's HSPA network in Spain.
In July 2006, Vodafone Spain chose Huawei to build its
UMTS/HSPA network in Madrid and other major cities in Spain.
In February 2006, Vodafone chose Huawei to supply Vodafone-
branded 3G handsets for its 21 operation countries within 5 years
and the Global Strategic 3G Handset Partnership Agreement were
signed.
In November 2005, Vodafone chose Huawei as its preferred
global 3G supplier.
Selecting new partners to improve its competitiveness
In the Node B OPEX test initiated by Vodafone, Huawei's HSPA
Node B got the best overall evaluation for its small size, low power
consumption, excellent coverage and support of IP transmission.
The call success ratio of the existing 3G equipment supplier of
Vodafone was merely 60% when the speed of the Spain AVE was
200 km/h. In November 2005 when the AVE reached the maximum
speed of 250 km/h, the voice, video telephone and high-speed
30%
'
adjustment, with the receiving signals and signal-interference
ratio increased, and the voice, video and HSDPA throughput
improved.
Vodafone Spain adopts the distributed Node B on a large
scale, with a top output power of 40-watt, which is the
same as the macro Node B. RRU on the tower is the typical
installation scenario of the distributed Node B. For example,
at a station with a 45-meter-high tower in Toledo, Madrid,
Spain, the RRU was installed close to the antenna and
connected with the BBU under the tower via an optical fiber.
In this way, 3 dB gain of the feeder loss is saved and better
network coverage is achieved. Since the RRU is compact and
lightweight, it can be hoisted to the tower top easily using a
rope, reducing installation costs.
Adhering to differentiation strategy to strengthen
competitive edges
As one of the leaders in global mobile communication,
Vodafone adheres to the differentiation development strategy.
The first Vodafone-branded 3G handset V710 supplied by
Huawei has been widely applied in its 21 countries.
Vodafone has an insight into the HSPA network and was
the first to propose the Iub Overbooking concept in the
industry, which can make full use of IP transmission resources,
access more users and save transmission costs by about 30%.
Among the five 3G suppliers of Vodafone, Huawei was the
first 3G supplier to realize the Iub Overbooking function and
pass Vodafone's testing in 2006. In terms of the delivery
ability, Huawei has 40 teams available for the network
deployment. Based on the innovative spirit, Huawei was the
first one in the industry to develop leading solutions such as
distributed Node B, UMTS 900 MHz, iDBS indoor coverage
and MBMS/CMB (Cell Multimedia Broadcasting) solution first
in the industry, which have helped customers improve
network performance and greatly reduce the total costs of
network deployment.
"Huawei's innovative Node B solution within the
radio access network, fully addresses our
requirements for deploying an HSDPA network. The
Node B solution also enables us to significantly
reduce operating cost, maximize the benefits and
improve our competitive position in the
marketplace."
---Helmut Hoffmann, Director of Global Networks
Vodafone Extensively Deploys HSPA Distributed Node Bs
Picture 1.7 Roof installation of distributed Node B
Picture 1.8 Express AVE
Picture 1.9 Co-cabinet of BBU and other equipment
Picture 1.10 RRU Hoistedonto the tower by rope
Sp
ain
Picture 1.11 RRU Installed close to antenna