Cellular operators are experiencing massive data consumption due to the proliferation of smartphones, tablet PC and other mobile devices. The problem of congestion in 3G networks due to heavy data utilizations has only begun. According to Cisco VNI Mobile, 2010 data usage is predicted to increase exponentially over the next 4 years reaching an incredible 3,600,000 TB by 2014. 

3G offload to Wi-Fi solutions are quickly gaining acceptance as the best way to manage the rapid growth in data consumption. GoNet Systems has created a new breed of Wi-Fi technology optimized to work in the harsh conditions of urban environments and in conjunction with 3G networks.

GoNet Smart Antenna beamforming receive and transmit in a narrow beam, which reduces the effective exposure to multipath propagation and other interferences by more than 90%.  The result is a 20dB of attenuation to all the interferences and reflections received from outside the main beam.

The focused beams generated by smart antenna Wi-Fi technology support ranges of 300-800m similar to the cellular base station performance. This enables carriers can co-locate the Wi-Fi network with their current cellular base-stations and avoid the need for additional real-estate and operation complexity. 

Equipped with a specific cellular filter, the MBW base station operation is not hampered by cellular equipment transmissions. This specialized interference mitigation approach is essential for delivering the required range and capacity required for 3G offload.

In addition, GoNet Systems MBW base station utilizes different frequency bands for access and backhaul; 2.4 Ghz and 5.8 Ghz respectively. In effect, this creates two parallel, non-interfering networks in a single deployment and ensures maximal capacity across the network.

GoNet Systems smart antenna beamforming Wi-Fi solution provides carrier grade reliability, high capacity while reducing CAPEX and OPEX expenditure by 50%. This presents a powerful value proposition for alleviating data congestion problems and facilitating the operator’s business growth.