One embodiment is directed to a radio access network system for use with a core network. The system comprises a central base station unit and a plurality of remote access points communicatively coupled to the central base station unit via a wired local area network. The remote access points are configured to wirelessly communicate with user equipment using licensed frequency bands. The central base station unit communicatively couples the user equipment to the core network. The wired local area network can comprise an Ethernet network and/or a corporate local area network.