Huawei BSC6680
Huawei has not targeted CDMA2000 as a strategic focus in the way its Chinese compatriot ZTE has. Regardless, its CDMA BSC claims performance metrics that anyone would find impressive – perhaps too impressive, given its relative newness. (9/30/2008)

Price: $495

Motorola IP-BSC
Motorola’s IP BSC benefits from a unique architecture and the use of IP at its core. Unfortunately, limited upgrades and limited capacity conspire against its ability to provide investment protection. (9/30/2008)

Price: $495

Nortel EBSC
On many fronts – capacity, sizing, IP support – Nortel’s EBSC falls short of competitors. Yet, capacity is strong, space efficiency is respectable and Nortel’s strong CDMA market position proves its mettle. (9/30/2008)

Price: $495

Samsung SCBS 500
When Samsung began updating its CDMA portfolio several years ago, there was hope that its BSC would get a facelift. It did, but the changes were not enough to keep up with competitors. (9/30/2008)

Price: $495

ZTE ZXC10 BSCB
Where major CDMA competitors seem to be putting BSC innovation on hold, ZTE’s high-capacity offer promises a compelling solution. Maximum scale, however, requires a painful deployment architecture, particularly when compared with Huawei. (7/15/2008)

Price: $495

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  • Capacity & Expandability
    • Reflects the number of Base Transmission Systems (BTS) that are supported by a single Base Station Controller, the range of expansion options, call capacity, and packet data capacity.
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