Mobile and small cells
Carry traffic from macro sites, small cells, and DAS nodes into your core with sufficient capacity for busy hours.
Data Networking
Cell Backhaul to carry mobile and wireless traffic.
Move data from cell sites and edge locations into your core network with high‑capacity, engineered backhaul designed for mobility and fixed wireless.
Built for carrier‑grade demands
High capacity for 4G/5G traffic
Engineered paths into your core
Focused on performance and uptime
Cell Backhaul is about assuring capacity and reliability for radio access networks and wireless endpoints that depend on stable connectivity.
- Support growing mobile data and IoT volumes.
- Use diverse paths and redundancy for resilience.
- Integrate with your transport and core routing design.
Backhaul for modern wireless use cases
Fixed wireless and edge
Link fixed wireless access locations, IoT hubs, or campus edge environments back to central data centers.
Integration with core transport
Use Ethernet, Wave, or IP/MPLS backbones to land traffic where it needs to be processed, analyzed, and routed.
Analytics and network visibility
Ensure telemetry and analytics flows are delivered consistently for monitoring radio health and user experience.
Benefits of dedicated Cell Backhaul
- Capacity where it matters. Engineer backhaul to match current loads and anticipated growth.
- Improved reliability. Use redundancy and path diversity so a single fiber or node failure does not take down service.
- Better user experience. Backhaul that keeps up with radio capacity helps deliver consistent performance to end users.
Related Data Networking options
Many Cell Backhaul designs are paired with other transport services:
- Wave Length Services for very high‑capacity optical paths.
- Ethernet Network Services for broader WAN designs.
Where Cell Backhaul fits best
Urban deployments
Support dense networks of macro and small cells across busy metro areas.
Suburban and rural coverage
Extend coverage and capacity to communities that rely on wireless connectivity.
Campus and venue backhaul
Carry traffic from stadiums, campuses, and large venues back to your core.
Cell Backhaul FAQs
How much capacity do I need per site?
It depends on the number of radios, expected users, and traffic mix. A design session looks at busy‑hour demand and growth plans.
Can I use multiple backhaul paths?
Yes. Many designs use path diversity and redundant circuits so a single failure does not interrupt service.
Plan your backhaul strategy
Make sure your backhaul keeps up with your radios.
Share where your cell sites or wireless locations are, and we’ll help you size and design the right backhaul and transport mix.
You can also explore Wave Length Services and Ethernet Network Services for complementary transport options.