Alcatel-Lucent 9130 BSC/MFS Evolution
Combining solid TRX and Erlang support in a compact, single-cabinet configuration, ALU’s BSC delivers impressive capacity and space efficiency. Yet, questions surround scalability as support for downstream BTS is well below the competition. (5/6/2008)

Price: $495

Ericsson BSC 07B
Improved efficiencies highlight the latest version of Ericsson’s BSC line, the 07B. But the 07B requires a multi-cabinet configuration for maximum capacity, falling short of competitors with similar capacity in a single-cabinet configuration. (5/6/2008)

Price: $495

Nokia Siemens Networks BSC3i
The ability to offer multiple configurations including varied transport and transcoder options highlights an impressive NSN BSC offering. Unfortunately, increased variety does not translate well into an efficient use of space. (5/6/2008)

Price: $495

Nokia Siemens Networks eBSC
As of Q3 2007, NSN’s eBSC is ready to take its place in the legacy Siemens GSM portfolio. Best- in-class efficiency claims, however, remain to be tested by the reality of deployment while operators wonder about its future in the NSN solution set. (9/6/2007)

Price: $495

Nortel BSC3000 (3KE and 4KE)
A new “optical” BSC provides much needed capacity enhancements to Nortel’s BSC. Unfortunately, the improvements are still not enough to offset poor space efficiencies caused by a bulky platform. (5/6/2008)

Price: $495

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• Buying Criteria
  • Capacity and 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.
  • Density and Footprint
    • Reflects the economic impact of a BSC solution in terms of space requirements and efficiency. The size of the unit, floor space footprint, and installed height factor in the consideration. In addition, the density of the solution is evaluated by examining the total number of Erlangs supported for the space volume required.
  • Core Network Flexibility
    • Backhaul network flexibility evaluates types of transmission options connectivity to the BTS as well as to the MSC. The number and types of different interfaces are evaluated along with architectural strengths and weaknesses.

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• Product Metrics
  • Physical Specifications
    • Equipment Description
    • Dimensions
    • Volume
    • Footprint
    • Mass
    • Operating Temp Range
    • Power Supply
  • Mobility Support & Capacity
    • Maximum Number of BTS Sites
    • Max Erlangs
    • Maximum BHCA
    • Maximum Radio Transceivers
    • Transcoder Support
  • Interfaces
    • Max A-bis Logical/Physical Links
    • Max BTS Daisychaining
    • Max A-ter Logical/ Physical Links
    • Number of E1/T1 Links Supported
    • Submultplexing Ratio on A-ter
    • OMC Link
  • Redundancy
    • System Availability
    • Redundancy Options
    • Other
    • Availability
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