CDMA Network Leaves Verizon Wireless in No Rush for VoIP

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Verizon Wireless is in no rush to move to VoIP, because its CDMA technology is efficient,nChief Technology Officer Tony Melone said Wednesday at the Jefferies Media & TelecomnConference. The shift will happen as technology and users' requirements evolve, he said,nadding that cost and spectrum pressure won't be the main reasons. Meanwhile, backhaul willnbe a significant part of 4G networks, Melone said, calling fiber-based ethernet crucial. VerizonnWireless is aggressively deploying ethernet throughout the network. The carrier is willingnto use microwave where's it available and the price is right, but for now, “we are pleased withnthe availability of fiber-based Ethernet both from our own and from third parties,” he said. Thensame ethernet facilities can also be used for 3G services, Melone said.