The Italian TERRA project. An innovative telecommunication network solution preserving the environment

An innovative telecommunication network is analysed. The Italian project TERRA is studying its performance as well as biocompatibility and aesthetic aspects. Following the approach of TLC operators, and paving the way to new interactive multimedia services distribution networks, as above mentioned, the more appropriate and convenient usage of the overall bandwidth (3.4 - 4.2 GHz) is finalized to the expectations as follows: point-to-multipoint (P-MP) networks, operating in the low band (3.4 - 3.6 GHz), with dynamic allocation of the capacity, such as feeder networks of BRS in suburban areas; interactive multilevel local networks, (operating in a part of 3.6 - 4.2 GHz bandwidth) allowing the user to receive and transmit interactive multimedia services; and multipoint multichannel distribution services (MMDS) networks, operating in the upper part of the frequency band 3.8 - 4.2 GHz, to provide primary broadcast services network in local areas.