Ericsson unveils triple-band tri-sector 5G radio
Summary
Dubbed Radio 6646, the new device furthers Ericsson’s tri-sector products’ multi-band capabilities by combining 900, 800, and 700MHz frequency bands. The enhancements translate to increased yearly energy savings, lower deployment costs, and a smaller carbon footprint. “Ericsson’s new Radio 6646 will offer a highly compact and flexible solution to expand 5G coverage in a very cost-efficient manner while being economical and sustainable – the footprint and energy consumption achieved are something we believe will be a powerful driver for 5G, and we look forward to the first deployments in Spain,” said Vicente Abad, RAN technology and support manager at Telefonica Spain. David Hammarwall, head of product area networks at Ericsson, said: “Our new energy-efficient radio uniquely combines spectrum capabilities in an easy-to-install form factor. With this latest innovation, service providers can scale up 5G Standalone deployments with new applications for consumers, enterprises, and mission-critical communications.”