NEC Corporation announced the launch of iPASOLINK EX Advanced Dual, a microwave radio system supporting 70-80 GHz band communications (E-band), in India.

The iPASOLINK EX Advanced Dual caters to mobile operators that provide LTE Advanced and 5G services iPASOLINK EX Advanced Dual is adaptable to network loads, whether unexpected or scheduled, provides flexibility and agility at a lower cost compared to optical fibers.

NEC’s radio equipment boasts the lowest failure rate in the industry, providing customers long-lasting stable operation and high cost-efficiency.

iPASOLINK EX Advanced Dual is NEC’s first wireless equipment to offer 20 Gbps capacity. Compared to fiber transmission, the solution is the best realistic alternative in the market and is ideal for operators looking to expand with rapid and cost-effective deployments in the Indian market.

Features of NEC’s iPASOLINK EX Advanced Dual include maximum transmission capacity of the 80GHz spectrum with AMBR (Adaptive Modulation and Bandwidth Radio) that enables end users to avail fast and stable network speed despite high traffic. Its built-in advanced L2 switch with ERPS and H-QoS support, among others, enables carrier-grade Ethernet services as well.

“The launch of NEC’s iPASOLINK EX Advanced Dual in India is a gigantic asset towards building NEC India’s Telecom stack prior to the much-awaited 5G rollout in the country,” Sandeep Sudeep, Vice President, Telecom, NEC India, said.