Small Cell: Ericsson presents its RDS solution

With RDS (Radio Dot System) Ericsson puts in the hands of operators of small cells solutions to easily extend the 3G or 4G coverage in buildings of enterprises to improve network coverage.

The small cells are the weapon operators to offer improved indoor coverage, a double-effect since it allows to provide a quality service to users while congesting the network operator. Most manufacturers have already submitted their bids and it was the turn of Ericsson unveiled a product called Radio Dot System.

Small, compact, this unit is designed to extend the 3G and 4G coverage within buildings. If the solutions pico cells are often used to address this kind of problems, they are also expensive to buy, install and deploy.

RDS solution Ericsson tries to solve this problem  

With 300 grams, the cell "is the result of two years of research and development is based on 14 patents." Specifically, simply plug them into a standard LAN cable, Ethernet is responsible for the power (250 mW). "The Dot Radio System solution based on the same characteristics as those used in the macro base stations Ericsson," said the supplier. That promises ease of use for network architects, such as the deployment of the same updates for macro BTS. 

According to Ericsson, this already involves several including U.S. operators, as AT & T and Verizon to study closely. Obviously, the economies of deployment are in the order of 70% compared to the installation of a distributed antenna system (DAS) for example.