Samsung unveils new radio for simplified 5G deployment
Samsung has introduced a new radio that comes with integrated antennas for simplified 5G deployment. Called the One Antenna Radio, it offers wireless service providers fast as well as simplified 5G deployment by fusing a 3.5GHz Massive MIMO radio with mid-band and low-band passive antennas into one form factor.
Cellular companies today are confronted with the footprint and space restrictions on towers and at sites as they continue to extend their 5G coverages. Announced at the Samsung Networks: Redefined virtual event today, the new radio offers varied environmental and site demands–easing installation for mobile network carriers to save space and reduce OPEX.
Samsung’s new radio for simplified and fast 5G deployment will be initially launched in the European market. It will become part of the company’s Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio next year.
For site simplification, Samsung’s “solution uses compact hardware to blend into a municipality’s environment, and reduces cabling and hardware elements to minimize visual impact in dense urban areas,” according to a company press release.
Simplified 5G deployment is achieved “by eliminating the need to install and connect radios and multiple antennas separately, accelerating installation and saving human resources.”
As for OPEX savings, mobile operators can save on such expenses as maintenance and rental costs by using lesser space on sites or towers and with a smaller footprint.
Wonil Roh, senior vice president and head of Product Strategy, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics, said, “We are proud to introduce our One Antenna Radio to provide industry-leading performance that’s designed to address various deployment environments.”
He added, “Recognizing that mounting hardware, cabling, crew site time and space limitations are a challenge for most operators, we created a solution to help tackle this issue, and expand deployment boundaries.”
Samsung Networks has delivered 5G end-to-end solutions that include core, radios and chipsets.
