(Source: Datamonitor)
Airvana, a provider of network infrastructure solutions, has launched Release 8.0 of its EV-DO Rev A software, which is expected to allow operators to increase the capacity and performance of their mobile broadband networks through a software upgrade of their existing radio access network equipment.
Airvana said that by enhancing the radio network controller (RNC) load balancing function, the latest version ensures that the resources within the radio access network are distributed to serve smartphone and data card traffic.
Airvana also said that this release optimizes the way network control messages are transmitted, so the existing infrastructure can handle more devices, call activity, and in-session user mobility. Radio network performance enhancements in Release 8.0 also result in higher data rates for users in weak signal areas.
EV-DO Release 8.0 will be available to operators through Airvana's newly-established relationship with Ericsson. Ericsson recently acquired Nortel's CDMA business and LTE assets in North America and Airvana's agreement with Nortel was assigned to Ericsson as part of the acquisition. Airvana's Release 8.0 software is available now for new EV-DO network deployments and also as a software upgrade for existing networks.
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