Ericsson has introduced small-cell products, including a pico radio base station with integrated Wi-Fi. It is now possible to easily add small cells to the network in the form of Ericsson's new small RBS products, using both 3GPP-licensed spectrum and unlicensed spectrum both of which can be transported over the same backhaul.
The new picos strengthen Ericsson's RBS 6000 portfolio, complementing the macro layer of radio base stations in environments where network traffic is high, to increase network capacity and performance. Along with the pico RBS introduction, Ericsson is releasing an Indoor Pico Gateway, to enable indoor deployments that are fully coordinated with the macro layer.
Ulf Ewaldsson, Chief Technology Officer, Ericsson, said, "With Ericsson's new small RBS products and our unique approach to hetnets, operators can offer the same services with half the spectrum compared to using separate vendors for the small cell layer. By combining an improved and densified macro layer with low-power small cells, very high traffic volumes can be supported. This is the best way forward for operators that want to offer their customers a mobile lifestyle and a truly seamless user experience."
