New Ericsson street solutions equip busy urban locations with low-visibility, high-performance 5G radios

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Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has introduced three new 5G radio solutions aimed at enhancing urban connectivity as part of its Street Solutions portfolio. The new offerings include the Street Radio 4402, AIR 4435, and Street Macro 6705, designed to facilitate rapid deployment and integrate seamlessly into city environments. With over 360 million projected 5G subscriptions in North America by 2026, Ericsson emphasizes the importance of urban deployments for maximizing 5G user experience. These solutions address challenges like site permitting and capacity expansion in dense urban areas.

Positive

• Introduction of three new 5G radio solutions tailored for urban settings.
• Anticipation of 360 million 5G subscriptions in North America by 2026, indicating significant market growth.
• Solutions designed for quick deployment and ease of installation, enhancing customer experience.

Negative

• Challenges remain in deploying non-intrusive sites and utilizing all frequency layers effectively in dense urban areas.

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is expanding its portfolio of 5G radios with three new offerings geared toward urban environments. Part of Ericsson Street Solutions, these radios will allow communications service providers (CSPs) to build robust 5G service across all bands in urban environments while blending in seamlessly with the cityscapes.

"Urban deployments are critical for reaching the full potential of 5G," said Kevin Zvokel, Head of Networks for Ericsson North America. "We know CSPs are looking for ways to deploy quickly and with simplicity, maximizing the 5G user experience while leveraging minimally intrusive equipment.  Ericsson's solutions do just this and can bring a complete 5G network to life across all bands."

Meet the challenge of urban deployments
5G deployments are accelerating across the country at a faster rate than expected. According to Ericsson's annual mobility report, by the end of 2021, 25 percent of the global population will have 5G coverage. In North America, more than 360 million 5G subscriptions are anticipated in the region by 2026, accounting for 84 percent of mobile subscriptions.

However, connectivity can suffer in dense urban environments, and as 5G comes to U.S. cities, urban rollouts are grappling with challenges like how to deploy non-intrusive sites, how best to utilize all frequency layers, and how to streamline site permitting and installation. Many sites need to expand 5G capacity, and hotspots and streets need strengthened capacity in both low, mid and high-band to build a complete 5G network as traffic grows.

Powered by Ericsson Silicon, these new solutions are:

• Street Radio 4402: Designed to turn a streetlight into a low- or mid-band 5G site in 15 minutes, these compact radios are an industry-unique collaboration with Ubicquia, boosting 4G and 5G experience with zero footprint;
• AIR 4435: The world's smallest 4T4R street antenna-integrated radio is designed for minimum footprint and easy installations, adding excellent mid-band capacity to macro coverage gaps;
• Street Macro 6705: A complete mmWave base station with integrated RAN Compute is an industry-leading end-to-end solution with low visual impact.

Ericsson Street Solutions also include transport solutions for any 5G street site, with wired and wireless backhaul and fronthaul solutions. And zero footprint power systems for street and hotspot sites are 100 percent carry to site, with low maintenance and operations costs.

Learn more about Ericsson Street Solutions here

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FAQ

What are the new 5G radio solutions introduced by Ericsson?

Ericsson has launched the Street Radio 4402, AIR 4435, and Street Macro 6705, all designed for urban 5G deployments.

How many 5G subscriptions are expected in North America by 2026?

By 2026, North America is expected to have over 360 million 5G subscriptions.

Why are urban deployments important for Ericsson?

Urban deployments are vital for maximizing the 5G user experience and addressing connectivity challenges in dense environments.

What are the features of the Street Radio 4402?

The Street Radio 4402 can convert a streetlight into a low- or mid-band 5G site in just 15 minutes.

What challenges does Ericsson face in urban 5G rollouts?

Ericsson faces challenges related to site permitting, deployment of non-intrusive sites, and expanding 5G capacity in urban areas.