Singtel has partnered with Ericsson to deploy small cell radios across Singapore to boost mobile user experience in in both indoor and outdoor high-traffic locations, such as shopping malls and MRT stations.
As part of this deployment, small cells will be deployed in over 100 locations across the island within this year, providing additional capacity to Singtel’s LTE-Advanced network. The agreement will also include the progressive expansion of Singtel WiFi hot spots.
Singtel has started deploying small cells since 2013 to improve coverage in locations such as basements and underground carparks.
Ericsson said its small cells solutions increase network capacity in crowded environments where it is needed the most – such as (MRT) stations and shopping malls – where mobile users often use data-heavy, video-centric applications on their devices.
With small cell deployment, Singtel customers will enjoy a seamless and enhanced mobile experience, up to 50% faster than current surfing speeds in those high-traffic locations.
Ericsson’s small cells deployment forms a complete Heterogeneous solution by coordinating with the existing macro network to enable seamless mobility, load balancing and peak performance through one single network management.
Ericsson small cells solution covers both indoor and outdoor capacity needs through cellular, WiFi technologies, and future introduction of unlicensed band technology such as License Assisted Access (LAA).
The solution includes Ericsson’s Radio Dot System (RDS), next generation micro radio 2203, 2205 and the RBS 6402.
Raymond Soh, Head of Network Solutions, Ericsson Singapore, Brunei & Philippines
Singaporeans want to stay connected using their digital devices wherever they go. Operators worldwide are beginning to see the value of small cell solutions to take their network performance to the next level, which in turn drives consumer loyalty.
Tay Yeow Lian, Managing Director, Consumer Singapore
Network innovation is key to meeting the connectivity needs of our customers today. Our partnership with Ericsson to deploy small cells reaffirms our commitment to ensure Singtel customers continue to enjoy the best indoor and outdoor mobile user experience.
