Airbus has introduced its brand new TB4 base station for the first time in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. TB4,the very modern innovation in the evolution of Tetra towards 4G/5G technology, and the first hybrid base station that supports both Tetra and 4G/5G technology on the same hardware platform, is being used by the Professional Communication Corporation Nedaa,Dubais Government security networks provider; the first clients for this solution.

Small scale, and completely adaptable, the new Tetra base station carries all the same effective elements as the famous Tetra TB3 base station, and much more. These aspects encompass dual homing, air-interface encryption, and base station fallback. The smaller-scale base station is entirely well suited with its last version. It sets a clear path from Tetra towards 4G/5G use since the high-tech device module supports both Tetra and LTE access. In addition to features such as an Air-Interface Encryption, a type 1 handover, and base station fallback, it offers advanced security capabilities.

The TB4 also offers the very modern technology from cellular network solutions, such as the integration of multicarrier remote radios. The TB4 performs a key role in Airbus ecosystem approach; it is based on Nokias AirScale base station platform and will allow its clients to gain from a long Tetra lifecycle and a smooth evolution towards wireless broadband.

Customers will right away observe the advantages of this new solution. Their power consumption will decrease, and their flexibility will extend thanks to the huge network coverage and use of mainstream technology standardized by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), tailored for Tetra. They will additionally be able to gain from the higher integration and longer operational life for networks operating in 2030 and beyond.

Moreover, clients who are presently using the TB3 can preserve the same antenna configurations for use with the TB4 which will enable a smooth transition towards 4G/5G networks, with considerable cost savings in network planning and implementation.

The present day base station is originally made available for a 380 MHz frequency and is implemented in accordance to the Airbus hybrid strategy, therefore making sure clients a smooth technological evolution.