Alcatel-Lucent has announced the commercial availability of its new residential small cell that is capable of supporting both the 4G LTE and 3G networks .Developed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Alcatel-Lucent’s new small cell technology will allow operators to extend 3G and 4G LTE connectivity and coverage into homes, substantially enhancing the in-home voice and data wireless experience.
According to Alcatel-Lucent, its 9961 Multi-Standard Home Cell (MSHC) introduces high-performance 4G LTE coverage for voice (VoLTE) and data services into the home while also providing support for the still-large embedded base of 3G-based devices. At the same time, it provides users seamless mobility with the macro network as they move outside the home.
The rapid development of the MSHC home cell was a continuation of a long-standing collaboration between Alcatel-Lucent and Qualcomm Technologies on the 9962 Multi-Standard Enterprise Small Cell, launched in 2014 and which has met commercial success in providing cellular 3G/4G and Wi-Fi coverage and capacity for medium and large indoor venues.
Mike Schabel, Vice President of the Small Cells Business, of Alcatel-Lucent
We believe that Wi-Fi is an extremely important part of the wireless user experience, and believe the commercial availability of the 9961 MSHC is an important step towards building unified wireless networks that combine the best of cellular and unlicensed technologies.
Neville Meijers, Vice President Small Cells Business Development, Qualcomm Technologies
We are developing a series of highly integrated baseband & radio chipsets and software with SON capabilities that enable our customers to develop small cell products rapidly and cost effectively, and meet the high levels of performance that cellular subscribers expect.
