Jazz deploys 15.1 Gbps microwave link over single antenna

ISLAMABAD: Jazz has successfully deployed Pakistan’s first and highest-capacity 15.1 Gbps microwave link over a single antenna, significantly enhancing its backhaul infrastructure to support the growing demands of its network.

The milestone strengthens a critical layer of network infrastructure: high-capacity backhaul that carries increasing volumes of data from mobile sites into the wider network. The deployment utilizes a Super Dual Band configuration on a single high-efficiency antenna based on Huawei Technologies’ microwave platform, enabling greater data throughput while optimizing infrastructure requirements. The achievement demonstrates Jazz’s continued investment in building a future-ready transport network across both fiber and microwave infrastructure to support the evolving requirements of 4G and 5G connectivity.

“Jazz has always been at the forefront of adopting state-of-the-art technologies to build Pakistan’s most advanced and future-ready network,” said Khalid Shehzad, Chief Technology Officer, Jazz. “As the market leader, with the country’s largest 5G footprint, our transport network infrastructure has consistently evolved ahead of the growing demands of our customers. Achieving Pakistan’s first and highest-capacity 15.1 Gbps microwave link is another significant milestone in this journey, demonstrating our ability to push the boundaries of network capacity and innovation.”

The deployment combines multiple carrier outdoor units on a single antenna instead of separate dishes, increasing capacity while minimizing hardware requirements. This solution will also reduce the tower footprint, making it particularly valuable at dense and space-constrained locations.

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