Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 References
3 Abbreviations
4 Summary of RLL service requirements
4.1 Technology overview
4.2 The RLL reference model
4.3 Economic aspects
5 RLL deployment examples
5.1 Deployment example 1: existing operators, new area
5.2 Deployment example 2: replacement of obsolete copper
lines in rural areas
5.3 Deployment example 3: capacity increase of existing
network
5.4 Deployment example 4: new operator in competitive
environment
6 Radio local loop service characteristics
6.1 Services
6.2 Service attributes
7 Operational characteristics and regulatory requirements
7.1 Frequency efficiency
7.2 Radio range
7.3 Radio termination power supply
7.4 Radio termination/antenna mounting
7.5 Radio termination monitoring
7.6 Operation in regulated or un-regulated frequency bands
7.7 System deployment
7.8 Local exchange interfaces (interface 1)
7.9 Radio safety
7.10 Electromagnetic compatibility
7.11 Lightning safety
7.12 Relay operation
7.13 Electrical safety
8 Analysis of cordless technologies for RLL
8.1 Introduction
8.2 DECT
8.3 CT2
8.4 Cordless technology evolution
9 Analysis of cellular technologies for RLL
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Services aspects of GSM/DCS1800
9.3 Radio coverage and spectrum efficiency
9.4 Local loop deployment examples
9.5 Use of GSM/DCS1800 standards for RLL
9.6 Evolution
9.7 Conclusions
10 Application of Microwave Point-to-Multipoint (MPMP) systems
for RLL
10.1 Introduction
10.2 System description
10.3 Service considerations
10.4 Cell planning considerations
10.5 Capacity considerations
10.6 Deployment and cost factors
10.7 Analysis of RLL application example
10.8 Summary
11 Spread spectrum technologies assessment
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Direct Sequence CDMA (DS-CDMA)
11.3 Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) systems
11.4 Summary
11.5 Conclusion
12 RLL service and deployment assessment
12.1 Technology assessment
13 Recommendations to ETSI
History