How do you keep pace with growing bandwidth demands in a dense, interference-heavy city like Beirut – especially when the 5 GHz band becomes too congested to rely on? DPL found the answer in RAy 11 GHz.
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Challenge: Expanding a High-Demand WISP Network Beyond the Limits of 5 GHz
Data Pro Links (DPL) is a major Lebanese ISP providing:
- Wireless backhaul for cable operators
- Last-mile business connectivity
- Portable wireless services
- Direct access to the global Internet backbone – a rarity in Lebanon
Their rapid growth pushed the limits of their 5 GHz network. The symptoms were familiar to WISPs everywhere:
- Insufficient capacity
- Unstable links
- High latency
- RF noise and interference
To meet rising demand, DPL needed a carrier-grade microwave solution that delivered higher reliability, longer link distances and improved performance under harsh Middle Eastern conditions.
Solution: RAy 11 GHz Microwave Links – High Stability, High Efficiency, Low Interference
After researching multiple alternatives, DPL identified microwave as the right path forward – and RAy 11 GHz as the most efficient and cost-effective choice.
Key reasons for choosing RAy 11 GHz:
- Hitless ACM maintaining maximum throughput even in fading conditions
- ATPC reducing interference footprints and improving link quality
- Outstanding receiver robustness – enabling longer links with smaller antennas
- High sensitivity and stability in extreme Middle Eastern climates
- Excellent cost–performance ratio
RAy is now used by DPL for both backhaul and last-mile links across Beirut and beyond, replacing legacy 5 GHz links with higher-capacity, lower-latency microwave.
Results: Faster network, lower latency and rapid expansion
Since deploying RAy, DPL has entered a new phase of growth:
- Higher overall network capacity
- Lower latency on all migrated routes
- Greater reach into remote regions of Lebanon
- Smaller antennas reducing installation costs
- Minimal need for support thanks to intuitive configuration and commissioning
Mr Bassel Nasr Eddine, Head of Telecommunications at DPL, states:
“The cost vs performance ratio has proved outstanding. Combined with the reliability of the equipment and the generous warranty terms, it is clear we made the right choice by selecting RACOM and RAy microwave units.”
DPL now considers RAy a core element of its strategy – enabling stable, high-quality connectivity across Lebanon.
