Exalt Communications’ wireless backhaul routers are now able to transfer 440 MB of throughput using Gigabit Ethernet.
The tri-band routers, dubbed the Ex-r series, cost $15,000 to $20,000 and have a built-in spectrum analyzer.
Throughput will probably double in 2009, CEO Amir Zoufonoun said. Meanwhile, the largest carriers are already shopping for LTE support as part of routine network upgrades, even thought LTE isn’t expected to reach consumers until the 2010 timeframe. Exalt will support that soon as well, he added.
Exalt didn’t ship its first product until April 2006, but already has 370 customers, including all of the major U.S. Tier 1 operators. Competitors include Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Harris, Motorola and NEC.
