How to Evolve xHaul Networks for 5G

As operators move toward mass-market 5G deployments, planning the next-generation transport network is front and center on their minds, including fronthaul, midhaul and backhaul networks – collectively called "Xhaul transport." Delivering the greatest combination of scale and efficiency is essential for success, but how should operators move forward? In this special multi-sponsored webinar, Heavy Reading will present the newest findings from the 2020 global 5G transport operator survey. Heavy Reading will be joined by leading 5G experts from Anritsu, Ericsson, Fujitsu and Infinera to discuss implications of the findings and trade insights gleaned from real-world activities and deployment experiences.

Topics addressed in the webinar will include:

• Transport upgrade plans and deployment timelines to support mass-market 5G rollouts
• Viability and requirements for the IEEE's Time Sensitive Networking for fronthaul standard
• 5G requirements for network-based timing and synchronization
• Operator views on the role of microwave for 5G transport
• How network testing will evolve to support new 5G requirements
• How packetizing fronthaul can facilitate convergence of wireline and RAN transport