This report examines small cell backhaul technology choices for the “first mile” between the small cell and a local aggregation point and discusses the drivers and inhibitors for each technology. There are multiple techniques available to a service provider each with its advantages and disadvantages and we outline these here.
For wired backhaul we examine the differences between Fiber, DSL FTTx and Cable/HFC systems and for wireless we distinguish between sub 6GHz licensed and unlicensed, Microwave, 60GHz V-Band, 70/80GHz E-Band, TV White Space (TVWS), and Satellite.
This report forms part of a series of 3 reports. "Small Cell Backhaul Update and Ecosystem" will profile the vendor ecosystem and the Market Data forecast, "Small Cells and Carrier W-Fi", provides small cell backhaul forecasts by technology, region and population density (urban, suburban, and rural).