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No Fiber? No Problem! 3 Use Cases Wireless Backhaul Solves Easily

Cisco, Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Imagine needing to connect a new building, parking lot, or sports field to your network. The vision is clear-but the reality of running fiber? That's a whole different story.

For IT leaders, the cost and complexity of digging, trenching, and laying cables can put projects on indefinite hold - imagine this challenge for cities and school districts working to close the digital divide in underserved and rural communities.

While fiber-optic cable is often considered the gold standard for connectivity, there are a few important factors to consider:...

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