Wireless Relays for Next Generation Broadband Networks

Wireless radio relays are one of the possible contenders to extend the capacity and reliability of broadband data channels envisaged for 4G and above. Several research and standardization groups are engaged in evaluating and evolving the range of applications with radio relays. There are both pros and cons of this technology, which needs to be carefully addressed before its actual implementation. Its cost effectiveness will also be a decid ing factor in a particular application sce nario with respect to other competing technologies.