New BelAir100SP Strand Picocell Voted “Best New Idea Likely to Succeed” at CableLabs® Innovation Showcase

KEYSTONE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BelAir Networks' newest product, the BelAir100SP Strand Picocell, was voted Best New Idea Likely to Succeed in informal polling at CableLabs^® Innovation Showcase. The BelAir100SP delivers mobile broadband services over both 3G and Wi-Fi by leveraging existing cable infrastructure for power, mounting and backhaul. The BelAir100SP brings cable operators and mobile carriers together to cost-effectively solve the challenge of mobile data congestion.

“I think it’s brilliant that BelAir Networks is bridging the traditional chasm between licensed and unlicensed technologies by bringing them together in one small cell base station,” said Stéphane Téral, Principal Analyst, Mobile and FMC Infrastructure, Infonetics Research.

The BelAir100SP mounts on existing cable infrastructure, with both power and backhaul provided by the broadband hybrid fiber coax (HFC) plant. Available in a range of mounting options, the BelAir100SP can be installed on aerial plant or in cabinets and pedestals or underground vaults. The modular design of the BelAir100SP supports dual 802.11n Wi-Fi radios along with a range of 3G radios, with a migration to LTE.

“We’re really pleased that the cable operators at CableLabs^® Innovation Showcase voted the BelAir100SP the Best New Idea Likely to Succeed,” said Dave Park, VP, Product Marketing, BelAir Networks. ”Small cell architectures are destined to play a key role in LTE networks and the BelAir100SP enables cable operators to overcome the traditional challenges to small cell deployments.”

Dave Park will host a live webcast: "Unleashing the Power of Picocells" on Tuesday, August 24 at 2:00 pm EDT and on Thursday, August 26 at 2:00 pm EDT and 2:00 pm GMT. For more details or to register, go to webcast.

More info at:

• BelAir Networks Teams Mobile Carriers and Cable Operators to Address Mobile Data Growth in 3G and LTE Networks
• BelAir100SP Strand Picocell Product Page

About BelAir Networks

BelAir Networks wireless networking equipment is deployed by the world’s leading service providers including AT&T, Comcast and Time Warner Cable. The company's portfolio of indoor access points and outdoor picocell base stations, control and management systems enable service providers to deploy high performance, scalable and flexible wireless networks. BelAir Networks solutions provide a compelling return on investment enabling service providers to capitalize on the explosive growth of mobile data devices, applications and usage. Innovative cable, telecom and mobile service providers use BelAir Networks to drive revenue and improve competitiveness. Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company with Tier 1 carrier customers and backed by investment from Comcast Interactive Capital, T-Mobile Venture Fund and leading venture capital firms including Trilogy Equity Partners. For more information, visit www.belairnetworks.com.

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