CommScope announced that Sprint will extensively deploy its small cells solution for use in traffic-intensive small and medium-sized business locations. Deployment of the CommScope S1000 small cells is designed to deliver even faster data speeds indoors and ensure a high quality LTE experience as part of Sprint’s network densification plan.
The S1000 also supports the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology, allowing Sprint to provide managed Wi-Fi hotspot services to enterprises such as retail and restaurant chains.
According to CommScope, the S1000 small cells enable a turnkey wireless solution for small- and medium-sized offices and retail locations that need superior wireless services for both employees and visitors. Based upon Qualcomm® FSM™ small cell and Qualcomm® VIVE™ Wi-Fi chipsets, the S1000 supports both 2.5 GHz TD-LTE and 802.11ac dual-band, dual-concurrent Wi-Fi in a cost-effective, power efficient and compact form factor.
The S1000 small cells joined CommScope’s solutions portfolio when the company acquired Airvana in October 2015.
Jay Bluhm, vice president of network development and engineering, Sprint
Femtos are an important part of our densification and optimization strategy, enabling us to more efficiently support new services and meet the growing demand for data.
Matt Melester, senior vice president and general manager, Distributed Coverage and Capacity Solutions, CommScope
We continue to invest in the latest small cell features and in the technologies that enable operators to create and manage large deployments.
