EPC for CBRS
The recent FCC decision to allow commercial deployments in the CBRS spectrum band will ultimately be good news for wireless internet service providers (WISPs). The CBRS band is a 150 MHz wide band in the 3.5 GHz spectrum, ranging from 3550 MHz to 3700 MHz. Under the new rules, this bandwidth can increase up to 150 MHz, enabling WISPs to significantly boost speeds, capacity, or both.
CBRS uses LTE with some additional components and unique operating features. A CBSD (Citizens Broadband Radio Service Device) is essentially an LTE eNodeB with enhanced capabilities. In later releases of CBRS, the CBSD will evolve into a 5G gNodeB (nGR).
IPLOOK provides EPC for CBRS. The NFV-based core network software is deployed on x86 COTS hardware, ensuring cost-efficiency and flexibility. It supports interoperability with all eNodeB vendors through open, standards-compliant interfaces. Additionally, the IPLOOK EPC offers APIs for provisioning and billing, empowering WISPs to enhance their operational capabilities. The solution also includes 3GPP-standard interfaces for seamless roaming with MNOs.
In the future, the IPLOOK EPC can be smoothly upgraded to a converged 5GC, ensuring a future-proof investment for service providers transitioning toward 5G.
