Mobile Backhaul
Mobile backhaul is a critical element of today’s mobile networks. It connects the radio access network (RAN) to the mobile core and carries the growing mix of voice, video, and data traffic. With the evolution to LTE and 5G, backhaul networks must transition from legacy circuit-based transport to packet-based infrastructures that are scalable, resilient, and precisely synchronized.
Modern backhaul must deliver strict performance in latency, throughput, and Quality of Service (QoS). It must also guarantee accurate clock synchronization across all nodes to ensure smooth handovers and support advanced 5G requirements. The integration of multi-vendor equipment and the coexistence of 2G, 3G, LTE, and 5G services make testing and validation essential.
EANTC Testing Expertise
EANTC supports operators, vendors, and service providers in validating mobile backhaul solutions. Our services include:
Clock synchronization validation with IEEE 1588v2, SyncE, and adaptive methods.
Interoperability and conformance testing for multi-vendor packet-based backhaul (MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, Segment Routing).
Performance and scalability benchmarking under realistic traffic conditions.
End-to-end service validation for legacy and next-generation technologies.
Benefits of EANTC’s Testing
- Ensure reliable migration from circuit-based to packet-based backhaul while maintaining service continuity.
- Reduce deployment and operational risks through objective, independent validation of equipment and network designs.
- Verify synchronization accuracy and QoS in complex, multi-vendor environments.
- Prepare transport networks to meet the demanding performance, scalability, and reliability requirements of 5G and future mobile generations.
With decades of independent testing experience, EANTC ensures that mobile backhaul networks meet the highest standards of reliability, scalability, and synchronization. Our proven methodologies reduce deployment risks, accelerate migration to packet-based transport, and prepare backhaul infrastructures to support the full potential of 5G services.