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Ericsson (ERIC) & Proptivity Pioneer Shared Indoor 5G RAN

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Ericsson (ERIC - Free Report) has collaborated with Proptivity to launch the world's first neutral host-led shared indoor 5G radio access network (RAN), powered by Radio Dot System. It provides download speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps, benefiting both visitors and employees in a central Stockholm shopping mall.

Ericsson and Proptivity have joined forces to address the connectivity challenges faced in busy public places like shopping malls. This neutral host-led indoor 5G network ensures the same quality of services regardless of the service providers. The partnership allows for multi-operator, multi-vendor mobile connectivity solutions, delivering high-performing indoor network connectivity at a lower cost per gigabyte. The network also supports increasing demand for data by emerging 5G use cases like augmented reality shopping.

Ericsson faced the challenge of improving indoor coverage cost-effectively. To solve this problem, Radio Dot System was developed. Ericsson's Radio Dot System offers an easy and convenient solution to deploy indoor 5G small cells. This system includes the Indoor Radio Unit 8848 and the Radio Dot 4453. These components are designed for seamless integration. This solution is highly energy-efficient and reduces power consumption by 70% and equipment footprint by up to 80%.

The shared indoor network not only benefits the tenants and visitors but also offers advantages to service providers. The service providers can extend their coverage without the need for additional capital investment. It provides a cost-effective opportunity to expand their footprint and improve their service. A local operator, 3 Sweden is the first service provider to connect to this shared indoor 5G network. This will speed up the process of digitalization in Sweden.

Ericsson has made two new additions to its indoor 5G portfolio. The first one is IRU 8850, which helps improve network performance and user experience. It is 70% more energy-efficient than active Distributed Antenna Systems technology. Another one is Ericsson Indoor Fusion Unit. It has also introduced a new software feature called Ericsson 5G Precise Positioning. It enables location service catering to diverse use cases for Communication Service Providers and enterprises. This includes asset tracking and tool positioning in factories, mines, hospitals, and even emergency response scenarios.

Ericsson is currently the global leader in LTE technology and holds a substantial market share. With the rise of the smartphone market and the use of mobile broadband, demand for extensive coverage, faster speed and superior network quality has also risen. Through its cutting-edge technologies and ongoing innovations, Ericsson is continuously upgrading its network for higher speed and capacity.

With a strong focus on developing 5G technology, the company believes that standardized 5G technology is the foundation of digital transformation across industries and broadband connectivity. Deploying a 5G network will accelerate the adoption of IoT devices and advanced technologies like network slicing will also gain prominence. Ericsson has 147 operational 5G networks in 63 countries across the globe.

The stock has lost 36.6% over the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 9.7%.

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