As mobile phones become more like personal computers, users expect the same level of multimedia experience they enjoy via fixedline networks, including feature-rich graphical interfaces to access their favorite applications, fast and predictable download times, and reliable transactions. Security of data is of paramount importance to users, especially for newer mobile applications like mobile payment systems and online financial transactions.

For mobile operators offering data services over their 2G or 3G networks, the major challenge is how to leverage existing investments and offer new 3G data services while minimizing Operating Expenditures (OpEx) and Capital Expenditure (CapEx). Mobile operators need to determine the best and quickest way to deliver new services to capitalize on consumer demand without compromising the reliability and security that users expect.

Using simplified operator examples, this business case demonstrates how Tellabs mobile backhaul solutions can help mobile operators accelerate new revenue streams without incurring major increases in CapEx/OpEx. With potential savings of up to 93% in certain instances, both small and large operators worldwide can realize scalable, reliable and secure long-term network growth. For one large multinational operator, Tellabs was able to demonstrate potential savings of more than €120 million over three years by implementing a mix of the mobile backhaul solutions covered in this paper.