As the nation increasingly moves toward 5G technology, fiber networks have been tapped to provide the mobile backhaul, or the transport network that connects the core network and the RAN (Radio Access Network) of the mobile network.
LOGIX Fiber Networks, the largest independent fiber network provider in Texas, recently signed agreements with two major wireless carriers to provide fiber to the tower solutions as the state moves towards the realization of 5G technology. LOGIX has provided carrier-grade fiber network services throughout Texas for 35 years and owns the state’s largest independent network, with over 3,000 on-net buildings.
“The rapid deployment of 5G has driven the need for mobile carriers to increase bandwidth to macro sites that will scale to 10G on-demand,” said Craig Collins, CEO of LOGIX Fiber Networks, in a statement. “LOGIX is committed to doing whatever it takes to keep Texans connected, and we’re making significant capital investments in our network to enable us to provide best-in-class solutions for our carrier partners.”
Currently, carrier deployments are underway in Houston and Dallas with more expansion scheduled for Austin and San Antonio throughout this year. LOGIX currently has 95,00 fiber miles, 28,000 near-net/on-net serviceable addresses, connectivity to nearly 100 on-net data centers and 6,900 route miles of fiber, including long haul routes between Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.
“LOGIX has a dense fiber network and deep Texas industry experience navigating local permitting and delivering mobile backhaul services for voice and data providers,” said Jim Hintze, LOGIX VP of Wholesale. “LOGIX is dedicated to fully supporting our customers as they prepare for 5G technology, enabling improved coverage and capacity as well as accommodating increasing traffic on customer networks.”
For more information about the technologies that will usher in 5G, plan on attending 5G Expo, part of the #TECHSUPERSHOW, a mega event focused on enterprise communications, IoT, mobility and wireless, blockchain, AI, AR and more. The event will take place June 21 - 24, 2022 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information or to register, visit the show website.
Edited by
Luke Bellos
