Ofcom opens up fixed wireless so that ‘anyone can build a network’

Ofcom has published a five-year plan for fixed wireless adoption in the UK. Essentially the UK regulator has come round to the idea that it’s necessary to treat all those little bits and bobs of spectrum, used mostly for fixed point to point applications, as a valuable resource to be managed to do the most good, rather than be viewed as almost marginal, niche cases which have to be carefully controlled. In addition it looks to high frequency public spectrum as being a critical part of the next generation, 5G-led wireless ecosystem too.

---TelecomTV

Pre-5G neutral host backhaul network in London’s Square Mile

CCS Metnet is providing neutral host microwave backhaul for a new ultra-fast, next-generation wireless network in the Square Mile – the world’s number one financial centre. The ambitious project – which includes the single biggest Wi-Fi investment in the City to date – was delivered in a fast and seamless deployment, and is now providing high-speed, high-performance wireless services to businesses, residents and visitors across London’s iconic business hub.

Interview: Broadband radio access veteran, Steve Greaves, on why operating small cells at 60 GHz changes everything

Steve Greaves senses real change in the air, especially at 60 GHz. At last, he says, small cell networks are poised to make their mark, thanks mostly to a heady mix of regulatory change and huge advances in signal processing technology.

---TelecomTV

Steve Greaves joins 5G Summit at MWC Shanghai

CCS CEO Steve Greaves will be joining an invited industry panel at the MWC Shanghai 5G Summit on Friday 29 June (11.10-12:00).

Small Cell World Summit 2018 Event Report

The backhaul star of the show was CCS, who won an award for their urban streetpole mounted mesh network deployed in Central London. They have developed a 60GHz version that handles up to four sectors with a total throughput of 12Gbps. This is undergoing trials with a small number of operators in US, Europe and Asia. Their platform is based on BluWireless 60GHz technology, who were separately exhibiting with two parallel links carrying multi-Gbps channels without being affected by interference.

Steve Greaves, CEO, explained how this huge bandwidth can be split to support multiple network slices, each for a different application or network operator.

---ThinkSmallCell

CCS Wins Key Industry Award for Ultra-Fast, Next-Generation Backhaul Network in London’s Square Mile

CCS takes top honours in “Excellence in Commercial Deployment (Urban)” category at Small Cell Forum Small Cell Awards 2018

O2/CTIL: CCS declares City small cells up and running

Cambridge Communications Systems (CCS) highlighted completion of the first phase of the deployment of its Metnet microwave backhaul solution in the City of London, enabling the launch of a CTIL-backed small-cell network delivering improved 4G coverage and capacity.

---Market Mettle

CCS shortlisted for Small Cell Forum Awards 2018

We're very pleased to have been shortlisted for the Small Cell Forum Awards 2018, in the category of Excellence in Commercial Deployment (Urban).

CCS launches small cell network in London

The deployment initially includes a total of 50 small cells with plans of deploying additional small cells during the coming months

---RCRWireless News

Next Phase of Square Mile Broadband Deployment Completed

Cambridge Communication Systems has announced the roll-out of what it refers to as “a next-generation” small cell network in London’s Square Mile. The system includes neutral host, self-organising, 5G microwave backhaul provided by CCS Metnet.

---Land Mobile

CCS confirms live launch of City of London small cell network

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) has confirmed the completion and live launch of a next-generation, small cell network in London's Square Mile. Neutral host backhaul for the new high-speed wireless network is provided by the CCS Metnet 12 Gbps unlicensed 60GHz mmWave backhaul platform.

---telecompaper

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) says the first phase of a "next-generation" 4G small cell network in London's Square Mile has been completed,

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) says the first phase of a "next-generation" 4G small cell network in London's Square Mile has been completed, a project that saw the use of CCS Metnet's neutral host microwave backhaul. The project was overseen by CTIL, which worked in partnership with Telefónica UK Ltd. (O2).

---LightReading

CCS Metnet Self-Organising Microwave Backhaul Powers 4G Small Cell Network in City of London

First phase next-generation small cell network now live, boosting wireless performance in UK’s world-leading financial district

See CCS CEO Steve Greaves present at SCWS World (May 21-23 2018)

CCS is pleased to be returning to SCWS World in London from May 21st - 23rd 2018. Visitors to the CCS stand will be able to meet with our senior team and explore up-close our Metnet SON multipoint solution in the 24/26/28GHz area-based licensed bands, plus our new Metnet 12Gbps 60GHz 3D SON™ mmWave access and backhaul system.

CCS at Wi-Fi NOW USA, May 15-17 2018

We're delighted to confirm that CCS will be exhibiting at Wi-Fi NOW USA in San Francisco from May 15th -17th 2018. We'll be on-hand at the show to demonstrate our Metnet SON multipoint solution in the 24/26/28GHz area-based licensed bands, plus our new Metnet 12Gbps 60GHz 3D SON™ mmWave access and backhaul system.

If you'd like to set up a meeting with the CCS team at the show, please just get in touch via the form below. We look forward to seeing you there!

CCS 26GHz mmWave Metnet system delivers 5G wireless backhaul for 5GUK testbed

University of Bristol leveraging Metnet to deploy 5G capability in Phase I testbed; solution demonstrated at world’s first public 5G showcase in Bristol

Inside Bristol’s urban 5G experience showcase

Layered Realities is a demo of "5G experiences" taking place in the UK this weekend. If reality is layered, then so is the technology stack.
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The WiFi and LTE access points are being backhauled by CCS’ MetNet 26GHz self organising mesh units. All the fibre connects into the lab at the University hosting a Nokia packet core and Bristol University’s own cloud infrastructure and edge server.

---The Mobile Network

CCS joins the race to exploit unlicensed mmWave spectrum for 5G

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) has joined the race to get commercial millimetre wave (mmWave) solutions to market for 5G. The company has launched the Metnet 12Gbps unlicensed 60GHz mmWave access and backhaul solution.

--- 5G News

CCS to Deliver SON-based mmWave Mesh Backhaul for 5G Smart Tourism Testbed in the UK

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) announced that its Metnet, a self-organising 5G mmWave mesh backhaul solution for the 5G Smart Tourism testbed to be delivered in Bath and Bristol.

--- The Fast Mode

CCS 60GHz mmWave Metnet delivering 5G wireless backhaul for UK government’s £5M Smart Tourism project

Successful bid by West of England Combined Authority consortium will see superfast 5G wireless services deployed across Bristol and Bath

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited is delighted to announce that its innovative Metnet technology is providing superfast wireless backhaul for the 5G Smart Tourism testbed to be delivered in Bath and Bristol. The news follows the UK government’s announcement of a £5M competition award to a successful consortium bid led by the West of England Combined Authority. CCS’ Metnet 12Gbps unlicensed 60GHz mmWave backhaul solution will power enhanced visual experiences for tourists using Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology in major attractions in Bath and Bristol, including the Roman Baths and Millennium Square.

CCS 60GHz mmWave Metnet delivering 5G wireless backhaul for UK government’s £5M Smart Tourism project

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited is delighted to announce that its innovative Metnet technology is providing superfast wireless backhaul for the 5G Smart Tourism testbed to be delivered in Bath and Bristol. The news follows the UK government’s announcement of a £5M competition award to a successful consortium bid led by the West of England Combined Authority. CCS’ Metnet 12Gbps unlicensed 60GHz mmWave backhaul solution will power enhanced visual experiences for tourists using Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology in major attractions in Bath and Bristol, including the Roman Baths and Millennium Square.

--- total telecom

CCS supplies Metnet platform for 5G Smart Tourism testbed

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) said that its Metnet 12 Gbps unlicensed 60Ghz mmWave backhaul platform has been selected to deliver superfast wireless backhaul for the 5G Smart Tourism testbed to be delivered in Bath and Bristol, led by the West of England Combined Authority.

--- telecompaper

A week in Barcelona: MWC 2018

A week in Barcelona: MWC 2018. CCS Metnet:
"With the coming tsunami of small cell deployments, this looks like a winner."

--- Electric Speech

Mobile World Congress 2018 Event Report: Three flavours of 5G

5G dominated this year’s event, where major operators and vendors vied for position as the fastest, most prepared and technically advanced.

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Small Cell Backhaul

By far the star of this section of the show was CCS latest product, a 60GHz mesh backhaul system. Building on the system design of their existing 30GHz mesh backhaul which we reported in action in the City of London, it uses chunks of 2GHz bandwidth within the 14GHz available in that unlicensed segment. With a 300 degree field of view, four separate transceivers each capable of 3 to 4 Gbps, each node can handle some 12 Gbps. CCS cleverly select which frequency to use – the lower half of the spectrum gets absorbed by water which helps restrict range and supports more frequent reuse while the upper half achieves longer range. Hundreds of metres are quite feasible which is perfectly adequate in the dense urban environments it is designed for.

--- ThinkSmallCell

CCS launches Metnet 12Gbps 60GHz mmWave system

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited is showcasing the Metnet 12Gbps unlicensed 60GHz mmWave access and backhaul solution at this week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The ultra-high capacity 12Gbps multipoint system is the first element in CCS’s new software-defined Mesh network architecture, with multiple Metnet 60GHz nodes operating as a centrally managed SDN-capable networking switch.

---Above Ground Level

CCS launches Metnet 12Gbps 60GHz mmWave system

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited today launches its Metnet 12Gbps unlicensed 60GHz mmWave access and backhaul solution. The ultra-high capacity 12Gbps multipoint system is the first element in CCS’s new software-defined Mesh network architecture, with multiple Metnet 60GHz nodes operating as a centrally managed SDN-capable networking switch.

total telecom

CCS’s Metnet 12Gbps 60Ghz mmWave

Cambridge Communication Systems, the self-organising mesh backhaul company released details of its Metnet 12Gbps access and backhaul unit, operating in the 60GHz band. “This is the first product release within our new Software-Defined Network architecture,” said CEO Steve Greaves.

The Mobile Network

CCS launches new Metnet 12 Gbps 60GHz mmWave system

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) has launched its new Metnet 12Gbps unlicensed 60GHz mmWave access and backhaul platform. This multi-point system is the first element in CCS's new software-defined Mesh network architecture.

telecompaper

CCS launches Metnet 12Gbps 60GHz mmWave system

Metnet 12Gbps access and backhaul in 60GHz band,
utilises 3D SON™ interference management and SDN Mesh networking architecture

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited today launches its Metnet 12Gbps unlicensed 60GHz mmWave access and backhaul solution. The ultra-high capacity 12Gbps multipoint system is the first element in CCS’s new software-defined Mesh network architecture, with multiple Metnet 60GHz nodes operating as a centrally managed SDN-capable networking switch.

MWC: CCS launches 12Gbit/s comms for unlicenced 60GHz mmWave

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) has launched its Metnet 12Gbit/s unlicensed 60GHz mmWave access and back-haul unit.

--- Steve Bush, Electronics Weekly

CCS Lights Up New Year's Eve at Coca-Cola London Eye

CCS’ Metnet 28 GHz self-organising microwave backhaul helped to deliver a stunning New Year celebration display at the Coca-Cola London Eye on New Year’s Eve. Leveraging the Metnet system already powering its high-speed WiFi services on the wheel, Merlin Entertainments was able to – for the first time – directly stream live control to the lights, enabling perfect timing synchronisation of lights, music and fireworks. Previously, a program would have to be uploaded earlier in the day with the hope that the program would trigger at the correct points in the show. This would often result in the lights being a few seconds out of sync. With Metnet, the result was truly spectacular – with none of the noticeable delays or timing lags usually seen at large event displays. Enjoy the amazing River Thames show here:

City of London deploy Urban Small Cell Mesh Network

I visited the City of London, the 1 square mile central business district within the metropolis dominated by international finance and big business. The governing body recently awarded a concession that provides free public Wi-Fi in return for street level small cell sites. Services have been launched after only 28 weeks. I spoke with both City officials and the project manager to appreciate the benefits to all involved.

--- David Chambers, ThinkSmallCell

CCS platform supports new City of London wireless network

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) confirmed that its Metnet platform has been selected to provide neutral host backhaul for the new ultrafast wireless network being deployed to serve the Square Mile in London.

telecompaper

CCS Metnet Self-Organising Microwave Backhaul Selected for Next-Generation Wireless Network in London’s Square Mile

Metnet powering new high density wireless network serving businesses, residents and visitors in number one global financial centre

CCS Metnet Self-Organizing 5G Microwave Backhaul Brings Wi-Fi in London's Square Mile

Metnet powering new high density wireless network serving businesses, residents and visitors in number one global financial centre.

Pipeline

CCS wins London microwave backhaul deal

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited announces that its Metnet solution has been selected to provide neutral host backhaul for a new, ultra-fast next-generation wireless network being deployed to serve the businesses, residents and visitors of the Square Mile in London.

total telecom

CCS' Self-Organising Microwave Backhaul To Be Used In London's Square Mile

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited has announced that its Metnet solution has been selected to provide neutral host backhaul for a new, ultra-fast wireless network being deployed to serve the businesses, residents and visitors of the Square Mile in London.

Land Mobile

CCS and ADTRAN Align on Open Network Vision for Metnet Self-Organising mmWave Backhaul

ADTRAN adds Metnet to its Mosaic Open Network Alliance and portfolio to deliver backhaul and access solution for pre-5G and next-generation deployments

Adtran and CCS collaborate on millimetre wave for 5G

At Broadband World Forum in Berlin, network specialists Adtran and Cambridge Communications announce a technology collaboration to help rapidly and cheaply deploy dense 5G networks

Computer Weekly

CCS, ADTRAN align on open network vision for Metnet self-organising mmWave backhaul

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited today announces that it has joined the ADTRAN Mosaic Open Network Alliance and completed a global reseller agreement that will enable ADTRAN to provide CCS’ pioneering wireless solution to address backhaul and access opportunities across multiple markets worldwide. These developments in the companies’ relationship are effective immediately and demonstrate their shared vision on open and disaggregated networks.

total telecom

Adtran inks mmWave backhaul deal with CCS

Adtran has cut a deal with Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) to deliver self-organising mmWave technology for backhaul and access capabilities to fixed and mobile operators for 5G densification architectures and higher access speeds.

telecompaper

Telefónica uses mmWave to connect UK Wi-Fi network in first for group

Telefónica has debuted its mmWave spectrum to power a large-scale commercial Wi-Fi deployment in the City of London.

The service, publicly announced in April, is now live for users. Its O2 UK opco worked with Cornerstone Technology Infrastructure Ltd (CTIL), its joint venture with Vodafone, and City of London authorities to roll out 150 access points in street furniture in the UK capital’s main financial hub.

Mobile Europe

City of London rolls out 'Fastest Free UK wi-fi'

The City of London Corporation has launched its new gigabit Wi-Fi network, serving residents, workers and visitors to the Square Mile.

According to the corporation, the system will provide the fastest free Wi-Fi in the UK, with user speeds ranging from 50 to 180 megabits per second. This is up to ten times faster than that which has previously been available across the City of London.

Land Mobile

Fastest free WiFi in the UK – pre-5G neutral host backhaul network in London’s Square Mile

CCS is providing the neutral host backhaul for a game-changing WiFi and small cells network launched today in the City of London. The network is built on CCS Metnet – the world’s only self-organising 5G microwave backhaul – operating in the licensed area-based 28GHz band. The service will deliver the fastest free WiFi network in the UK to visitors and workers in the Square Mile. For more information, please read the full service launch announcement issued by City of London here

Join us at SCWS Americas 2017

Join us at SCWS Americas, 4-6 Dec 2017, San Jose

CCS will be exhibiting and speaking at SCWS Americas in San Jose from 5^th - 6^th December 2017.

CCS is proud to be a Gold Sponsor at the event, and CEO Steve Greaves will be delivering an exclusive conference presentation to delegates from the main stage during the event (Tuesday 5th December, 15:45-16:10, "Deployment of a next generation public WiFi and LTE small cell network in London’s Square Mile").

SON Backhaul Connects London Observation Wheel’s Wi-Fi Service

UK wireless operator O2 has selected Cambridge Communication Systems to provide the backhaul for the new Wi-Fi system serving the Coca-Cola London Eye, a high-profile, cantilevered observation wheel. A Metnet self-organizing network (SON) microwave backhaul will provide backhaul connections to the tourist attraction’s thirty-two closed capsules as the rotate above the London skyline.

Above Ground Level

CCS backhauls London Eye WiFi service

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited today announces that it is providing backhaul for the Coca-Cola London Eye’s new Wifi service, which enables customers to access high-speed internet and new interactive applications while riding in the popular London observation wheel. CCS’s Metnet 28GHz self-organising microwave backhaul was selected by O2, which is delivering the Wifi service on behalf of Merlin Entertainments – the largest European entertainments company operating in Europe.
- Total Telecom

CCS provides backhaul for O2's London Eye Wifi project

Cambridge Communications Systems (CCS) has been selected by O2 to support its deployment of Wifi on Coca-Cola’s London Eye.

- Capacity Media

CCS Delivers Backhaul For Coca-Cola London Eye’s New Wifi Service

Metnet 28 GHz self-organising microwave backhaul selected by O2 to support high-speed internet and new interactive applications for London landmark visitors

Surf in the sky: O2 Wifi arrives at the Coca-Cola London Eye

O2 announces world’s first free, High Density Wifi-network on a continually moving structure, allowing visitors to capture and share their experiences as they go around. Innovative technical solution beams high-speed Wifi coverage to 32 capsules without using cables or satellite technology.

O2 brings Wi-Fi to the London Eye

O2 has rolled out its Wi-Fi solution to the London Eye, claiming its the first free service on a continually moving structure.

- Mobile Europe

Small Cells World Summit 2017 Report

Small Cells World Summit 2017 hears about shared access, rising deployment numbers and the need for timing. - The Mobile Network

Why towercos are getting active with neutral host

With the rapid growth of mobile operator networks and the emergence of network sharing as a cost-effective expansion strategy, the independent macro tower market has boomed. Owner-operator tower companies worldwide today manage substantial portfolios of passive “steel and grass” infrastructure assets ripe for monetisation. Now, as small-cell deployments begin to gather pace – and with site acquisition still one of the biggest challenges – tower companies are beginning to capitalize by supplying the active infrastructure to support next-generation service delivery.

The Future of mmWave Wireless Backhaul

The mobile market is evolving toward 5G, and while 5G might be considered more of a marketing term and a technology at the moment, its impact is felt today. - Applied Wireless Technology magazine

TowerXchange Europe MeetUp

CCS will be exhibiting at the TowerXchange Europe Meetup from 4-5 April 2017 in London.

CEO Steve Greaves presents at MWC

Our CEO Steve Greaves took centre stage earlier at the "Disruption at the network edge" panel session at MWC in Barcelona.

Square Mile to get world-class wireless network

Residents, employees and visitors to the City of London will be able to use a new world-class wireless network this year as proposals to expand free Wi-Fi and improve mobile coverage across the Square Mile have been given the green light.

A new network will replace the current free Wi-Fi service provided by the Cloud. State of the art equipment will provide gigabit speeds and see users able to enjoy high bandwidth services like video on demand over free City Wi-Fi for the first time. The service will surpass that found in the world’s other major international financial centre – New York.

New case study: Rapid small cell deployment in the urban jungle

Urban small cells deployed at street level are the next logical step to meet growing data traffic demand in city centres. Practical solutions need to be quick and easy to install, adapt seamlessly with tactical evolution and be resilient during outages. SoftBank installed CCS Metnet self-organising microwave backhaul in the challenging metropolis of Tokyo, delivering valuable insight into the behaviour of 5G microwave.

New case study: Pole position for M1 mobile data customers at 2016 Singapore Grand Prix

High-traffic hotspots don’t have more peak demand than the Singapore Grand Prix. Operator M1 Limited chose CCS’ Metnet to deliver network performance excellence at this exciting Formula 1 night race

Singapore operator M1 Limited provides mobile and fixed services to over 2 million customers.

The sting in the siting tale

Cell site and planning authorisation is set to become a key strategic element of attempts to densify networks and build 5G grids, writes Keith Dyer in The Mobile Network

Martin Harriman appointed to board of small cell wireless backhaul specialists CCS

Experienced telecoms entrepreneur joins CCS team as non-executive director

Martin Harriman appointed to board of small cell wireless backhaul specialists CCS

Martin Harriman, one of the industry’s most experienced telecoms entrepreneurs and executives, has been appointed to the board of Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited, the company announces today.

Martin Harriman appointed to CCS board

Martin Harriman, one of the industry’s most experienced telecoms entrepreneurs and executives, has been appointed to the board of Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) Limited, the company announces today.

Back to back(haul)

James Hayes (Land Mobile) explores whether wireless or traditional wired backhaul is the best option for mobile network operators to meet growing data demands

FiberTower to deploy 24 GHz backhaul system for 5G, small cells

FiberTower said Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) has delivered to it the CCS Metnet, an FCC-certified 24 GHz small cells and 5G backhaul solution that is ready for immediate deployment - Fierce Telecom

FiberTower launches wireless tech from CCS

Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS), a multipoint-to-multipoint wireless backhaul and transport systems provider, and FiberTower, the leading developer of licensed wide-area millimeter wave service solutions, today announced that FiberTower has received the CCS Metnet system which is intended for immediate deployment.

FiberTower to deploy CCS 24GHz wireless technology in USA

FiberTower to offer customers millimetre wave service solutions in 24GHz band for small cells, fixed wireless broadband backhaul and fibre extensions

FiberTower Launches Wireless Technology from CCS

The First Self-Organizing 24GHz System in the U.S. Supports 5G Infrastructure

CCS Metnet small cell backhaul in action at Singapore Grand Prix

CCS’ Metnet self-organising microwave backhaul was deployed to support a small cell network at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore - Wireless Magazine

M1 picks CCS Metnet backhaul system for Singapore Grand Prix

M1 has selected CCS' Metnet backhaul system to meet the mobile data demand at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix.

CCS puts M1 mobile data customers on pole at Singapore Grand Prix

Cambridge UK technology is in the fast lane at the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix from tonight until Sunday - Business Weekly

CCS to put M1 mobile data customers in pole position at Singapore Grand Prix

CCS’ Metnet self-organising microwave backhaul to support small cell network

CCS and Luminet collaborate on 1 Gbps London small cell backhaul deployment

Scott Bicheno in telecoms.com reviews our partnership with Luminet to roll out a small cell backhaul and enterprise network across London.

London to get much needed "neutral host" small cell backhaul and enterprise network

Martyn Warwick of Telecom TV reports on the Luminet and CCS partnership.

Luminet and CCS partner to help mobile operators cope with London mobile data traffic growth

Luminet and CCS today announce that they have partnered and planned the roll out of a small cell backhaul and enterprise network across London.

Luminet to build “neutral host transit network” for London

Keith Dyer reports in The Mobile Network on our partnership agreement with Luminet to deploy our small cell backhaul product – Metnet

Small cell network synchronisation simplified in new whitepaper from CCS

A range of flexible options for how mobile operators meet the challenge of achieving accurate small cell network timing synchronisation are outlined in a new whitepaper from CCS entitled “Enhancing Small Cell Performance with Synchronised Backhaul”.

CCS and Baicells partner on Metnet Duo small cell with integrated backhaul

Wireless Magazine reports on our recent announcement on Baicells integrating its small cell into our Metnet Duo backhaul platform.

SCWS 2016: Don't forget the small cell backhaul

Wireless Magazine interviewed our CEO Steve Greaves at SCWS 2016 about backhaul issues for small cells and the rationale behind Metnet Duo.

CCS and Baicells collaborate on Metnet Duo to speed up small cell deployment

CCS and Baicells have agreed to integrate the Baicells LTE small cell with CCS Metnet self-organising wireless backhaul.

Joined up thinking required for smart city small cell deployment

TelecomTV interviewed Steve Greaves about our recent deployment experiences.

Making the urban small cell happen

The long-awaited rollout of urban small cells is finally starting to happen. We share some of CCS' deployment lessons to date in our paper "Making the urban small cell happen".

CCS names ex-Cisco man as sales chief

Business Weekly reports on the latest addition to our management team.

CCS appoints Olof Lindberg as VP Sales

CCS strengthens its management team with the appointment of Olof Lindberg as VP Sales.

Small cell specialist CCS appoints Olof Lindberg as VP Sales

Wireless Magazine report on the latest addition to our management team.

5G and IoT top the agenda at MWC 2016

Wireless Magazine covers CCS' new integrated small cell and backhaul unit and our global VAR agreement with Ericsson.

Mobile World Congress - Small Cell Event Report

ThinkSmallCell covers CCS in its event report on MWC 2016.

CCS signs global agreement with Ericsson for microwave backhaul

Wireless Magazine reports on our recent announcement of CCS signing a global VAR agreement with Ericsson.

CCS signs global agreement with Ericsson

Business Weekly covers the announcement of our global VAR agreement with Ericsson.

CCS signs global agreement with Ericsson

CCS has signed a global value-added reseller (VAR) agreement with Ericsson. The agreement will give Ericsson customers access to CCS’ Metnet, the world’s first self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system, and helps CCS reach new markets across the globe.

CCS unveils Metnet self-organising backhaul with integrated small cell

CCS has adapted its Metnet self-organising backhaul solution to host a small cell within a single, compact design. Designed to speed up deployment, the integrated unit will help mobile operators with the process of site acquisition. It will be shown for the first time at the CCS stand (7B67) at MWC 2016.

CCS achieves ISO 9001 certification from BSI

CCS has achieved ISO 9001 certification from the British Standards Institute (BSI), one of the world's most respected certification bodies.

Opinion piece: A tale of two (smart) cities

Realising the full potential of smart cities is currently hampered by a disconnect between the visionaries and practical deployment issues for small cells down on the street. Read Steve Greave's article in M2M Now on the current issues holding things back.

CCS CEO Steve Greaves talks to RCR Wireless News

Our CEO Steve Greaves recently spoke to RCR Wireless News at Small Cells Americas in Dallas about our small cell backhaul solution and current deployment challenges in the market. Watch the video interview here.

Mobile small cells create new network challenges

Our CEO Steve Greaves discusses the backhaul challenge behind next-generation mobile networks in Electronics Weekly.

CCS recruits Helen Stalker VP Marketing

CCS has appointed Helen Stalker as VP Marketing to strengthen its management team.

CCS CEO Steve Greaves talks to TelecomTV at Small Cell World

CCS CEO Steve Greaves recently spoke to TelecomTV at Small Cells World in London about his views on how the market is developing. Watch the video interview here.

Does backhaul hold the key to customer experience?

Managing customer experience is a complex task, with an ever-increasing number of variables to consider. But perhaps the most frustrating things for users these days is when you can’t do the very things that mobile operators are selling the latest and greatest handsets for – access the internet, download files and make video calls – when you’re on the move in busy urban areas that in theory at least, should offer the best mobile coverage and fastest speeds.

CCS scales in China and the US

Business Weekly reports on CCS' recent business growth in China and the US to gear up to demand in the small cells market.

Metnet: backhaul for HetNets

CCS is proud to unveil the name “Metnet” for our self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system.

CCS marks five years

Five years ago, CEO Steve Greaves and CTO John Porter founded CCS. To mark the occasion, we’ve pulled out a few photos from the archives of the team celebrating some key milestones in the early days of the system’s development.

Alternative ways to synchronise small cells

Urban small cells, especially LTE ones, need tight timing synchronisation to ensure they work well together with the macrocell layer. GPS is a popular method but may not be entirely reliable in urban canyons. ThinkSmallCell look at alternative ways around the problem with insights from CCS.

Small cells take over the mobile world

To meet the ever-rising demand for mobile data services operators are planning a radical change in the way mobile networks are built. Cambridge-based wireless infrastructure company CCS is in the right place at the right time.

CCS continues to build commercial momentum

“We’re going to need a bigger cabinet,” noted CEO Steve Greaves as he proudly added the latest trophy to CCS’ record award haul over the past year.

CCS powers to top honours at 25th Anniversary Business Weekly Awards

CCS wins Wireless Innovation Award at 25th Anniversary Business Weekly Awards.

CCS ramps up with first volume production of award-winning small cell microwave backhaul technology

CCS has taken delivery of the first volume production of its award-winning backhaul solution from market-leading manufacturer MTI.

CCS strengthens management team with two key appointments

CFO and VP Operations join CCS executive team as commercial momentum builds for world-first self-organising microwave backhaul solution.

CCS unveils new logo

CCS is proud to unveil a new logo that represents the unique attributes of our pioneering small cell backhaul system.

CCS small cell backhaul solution eyes top prize at GSMA Global Mobile Awards

World’s first self-organising microwave backhaul system vying for honours in “Best Mobile Infrastructure" category.

Small cell rollouts lead to lamp post grab

Backhaul specialist CCS predicts ramp-up in small cell rollouts in 2015.

CCS crowned winner at World Communication Awards for small cell backhaul innovation

Self-organising microwave backhaul system awarded top prize in prestigious Innovation category.

Small cell market heads to $5 billion by 2019

ABI Research expects the small cell backhaul equipment market to exceed US$5 billion in 2019, which aligns with operators’ deliberate approach to small cell deployments.

Small cell backhaul pioneer CCS triumphs at IET Innovation Awards

CCS named overall winner in hotly contested Communications category.

CCS small cell microwave backhaul nets Telecoms.com Awards nomination

CCS adds to growing industry awards haul with honour for “Pushing The Mobile Limits”.

CCS heads to finals of Fierce Innovation Awards for small cell microwave backhaul solution

CCS shortlisted in Wireless Networks category by exclusive judging panel of major global operators.

Small cell backhaul pioneer CCS expands deployment with China Mobile

CCS expands the deployment of its self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system with China Mobile with a new installation in its Fujian Mobile branch.

CCS expands deployment with China Mobile

China Mobile - the world's largest mobile network operator - has expanded its deployment of Cambridge company CCS' small cell backhaul technology with a new installation in its Fujian Mobile branch.

CCS announced as finalist for IET Innovation Awards

CCS beats record number of entrants to be recognised in Communications category.

Small cell backhaul innovation earns CCS place at finals of World Communication Awards

CCS has been selected as a finalist for the World Communication Awards 2014, shortlisted by a judging panel of industry experts for the presitigious "Innovation Award".

CCS wins Cambridge News Top Innovations award

CCS is proud to announce that we won a Cambridge News Top Innovations 2014 award for our pioneering self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system. The awards honour the five most innovative inventions that have gone public over the last year from Cambridge companies across a wide variety of sectors, including the technical, medical and digital fields.

Deploying small cell backhaul in Beijing

Wangfujing Street is one of the most famous and busiest shopping streets in downtown Beijing. This largely pedestrianised area attracts an estimated 600,000 visitors on a daily basis. And most of them are using their smartphones. It’s no surprise then that this became one of the first locations for metro cell deployment in China.

CCS wins Small Cell Forum Industry Award

CCS (Cambridge Communication Systems Limited), creator of the world’s first self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system for mobile networks, has won the Small Cell Backhaul Design and Technology Innovation category at the Small Cell Forum Industry Awards.

CCS shortlisted for Leading Lights Awards

CCS’ pioneering small cell microwave backhaul system shortlisted in Best New Mobile Product category.

China Telecom trial glory for Cambridge small cell pioneer

CCS, the small cell technology specialist based in Cambridge UK, has emerged covered in glory from trials with China Telecom – results that should pave the way for success across the globe.

China Telecom small cell backhaul trial

China Telecom benchmarks the CCS self-organising small cell microwave backhaul solution and proves rapid installation, maximum capacity and low-packet latency.

Senza Fili releases whitepaper revealing true cost of manpower in developing small cell backhaul infrastructures

Mobile operators confirm that self-organising MP2MP small cell backhaul technology could reduce CAPEX by 42 per cent and OPEX by 34 per cent vs P2P systems.

Mobile World Congress 2014 - Small Cell Report

Point-to-Multipoint solutions are also part of the backhaul toolkit. CCS have been successful with their mesh based solution, which has a 270 degree line of sight approach and small form factor making this very easy to deploy.

Next Level Backhaul

Stuck in the middle: backhaul technology could move from being a mere transport domain, to being a part of the whole network.

China Mobile and CSS deploy first self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system

Cambridge Communication Systems has deployed a self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system for China Mobile.

China Mobile deploys LTE small cell backhaul

Chinese operator China Mobile has deployed a self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system in its LTE network to provide improved coverage and capacity to subscribers in densely populated urban areas.

Self-organising small cell backhaul pioneer CCS announces live deployment with China Mobile

CCS’s system now operational with LTE small cells, delivering enhanced coverage and capacity for world’s largest operator.

Cambridge design of self-organising mobile network deployed in China

Cambridge Communication Systems has developed a self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system for mobile networks which has been deployed with China Mobile.

China Mobile deploys CCS small cell backhaul system

CCS (Cambridge Communication Systems Limited), developer of the world's first self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system for mobile devices, has announced that its service is in live deployment with China Mobile.

Self-organising small cell backhaul pioneer CCS CE marks its system

CCS’s R&TTE-compliant system now in commercial pilots with major mobile operators worldwide.

Chronos Technology highlights CCS packet and sync performance at ITSF 2013

Chronos Technology and CCS have recently collaborated to perform an exhaustive range of packet and sync performance tests using the SyncWatch Solution and CCS microwave nodes. The testing was performed to evaluate and benchmark the CCS self-organising backhaul solution in preparation for a number of commercial small cell pilot deployments with global MNOs.

CCS moving in the right direction for small-cell backhaul

CCS is reported to be moving the in right direction for small-cell backhaul by Maravedis Rethink.

CCS Small-cell backhaul unit installation in under 15 mins

Watch as a CCS small cell backhaul unit is installed in under 15 mins by council lighting contractors. No frequency planning or time consuming alignment procedures were required, thus significantly reducing deployment complexity and installation time.

CCS deploy small-cell backhaul trial network on Cambridge lampposts

"Wireless gold in Cambridge lampposts" CCS announce small-cell backhaul trial network in Cambridge supported by the County and City Councils and the Connecting Cambridgeshire team.

CCS feature in Senza Fili's small-cell backhaul report

CCS has been included in Senza Fili’s report which evaluates the small-cell backhaul market and the latest industry trends.

CCS wins Business Weekly start-up of the year

CCS was awarded start-up of the year during the presentation dinner on Tuesday March 19th 2013. The start-up Business of the year recognises the most exciting start-up enterprise in any sector.

CCS completes £4.5 million funding round

CCS has raised £4.5 million of investment to enable the company to accelerate commercial deployment of its unique microwave small-cell backhaul system.

CCS secures £1.3 million of investment in seed round

Cambridge Communication Systems Limited (CCS) today announced that it has raised over £1 million of investment to fund early stage deployments of its unique small-cell microwave backhaul system. The funding round was led by Cambridge Angels Founder Robert Sansom, who will become Chairman of CCS, and is backed by Cambridge Wireless Chairman David Cleevely as well as Imperial Innovations, Cambridge Angels and Cambridge Capital Group.

New wireless venture leads Cambridge's golden generation

An exciting new Cambridge wireless company is set to revolutionise the way mobile phone operators cope with soaring traffic. Cambridge Communication System is set to announce a major fundraising, Business Weekly understands. While the business remains in stealth mode, it is understood to have impressive backing from Cambridge ArchAngels.

London needs 70,000 small cells for world-class mobile broadband

For London to offer genuinely world-class, LTE everywhere mobile broadband, it will require the installation of 70,000 small cells across the capital, including 2,000 nodes covering the Underground network by 2015. These findings will be presented by Picochip CTO Doug Pulley at the Bath Basestation conference, starting today.

Light Reading Mobile highlights CCS

On 4th July, 2011 in an article on Light Reading Mobile, Michelle Donegan highlighted CCS as one of three start-ups filling the technology gap for mobile operators who are planning to deploy LTE small cells.