Ericsson announced the first deployment of its Radio Dot System in a commercial building in US. The deployment by the largest service provider in US, Verizon, saw the small cells being installed in its regional headquarters in Southfield, Michigan for boosting indoor mobile coverage and capacity. In this first office application, the Dot is also supporting Verizon's Advanced Calling service, including HD Voice and Video Calling over LTE, in indoor environments.
According to Ericsson, the Radio Dot System hardware, weighing only 10.5 ounces is quick and easy to deploy in a broad range of deployment scenarios and is fully integrated with the macro network and enables remote software upgrades as technologies evolve. The system uses compact Radio Dots and Cat 6A cabling, which reduces cost, complexity and power consumption for operators. The installation follows the successful testing of the Ericsson Radio Dot System by Verizon in its Lab in Walnut Creek, California.
Adam Koeppe, VP, Network Planning, Verizon
Our work with Ericsson and this deployment of the Radio Dot System in one of Verizon's key office locations is another example of how we are leveraging the best technology to densify our 4G LTE network and deliver seamless customer experiences, indoors and out.
Arun Bansal, SVP and Head of Business Unit Radio, Ericsson
The Ericsson Radio Dot System is quickly becoming the most compelling indoor small cell solution for mobile operators. Large buildings and other venues often create coverage challenges. With the Ericsson Radio Dot System, operators can now fill this gap in their networks, providing capacity in challenging indoor environments.
