A Faster More Cost-Effective Way to Add Network Capacity
By the end of 2032, the US could have a network capacity deficit of 17 exabytes/month*. The Ericsson Street Radio made in partnership with Ubicquia provides a simple affordable way to add capacity.
*The Brattle Group, April 2023
Leading Technology
- Ericsson 5G Small Cell
- Patented installation mechanism
Deploys in Minutes
- Existing infrastructure
- Faster site acquisition
Integrated Capabilities
- Complete 5G small cell solution
- Built-in asset monitoring
Multiple Use Cases
- 5G Mobility and FWA
- IoT services
The site permitting process can take 12-18 months. By using existing streetlights, mobile operators can negotiate master agreements for citywide deployments. They can also bypass potential pushback on aesthetic standards by providing a platform that is nearly invisible from the street.
Deploy 5G Small Cells in Minutes
The unique platform, created by Ubicquia, and sold as the Ericsson Street Radio is an ultra-compact, integrated small-cell solution that plugs into the top of streetlight photocell sockets. It can be deployed in minutes instead of days.
5G small cells are ideal for augmenting radio access network (RAN) performance to optimize consumer, industrial and public service applications. It provides uniform speed, capacity, and coverage where and when it’s needed.
With the Ericsson Street Radio made in partnership with Ubicquia, you can:
- Boost network performance across spectrum layers for greater 5G performance
- Align 5G small cell sites and RAN planning to integrate seamlessly with the existing street light infrastructure
- Create 5G sites in minutes using a streetlight universal photocell socket
- Maintain continuous feature parity with Ericsson Street Radio
By the time you acquire a site, do the RF planning, install new infrastructure, and factor in operational costs for metering, power consumption and site rental, the average conventional small cell can add up to $75,000 to $100,000. At scale, those costs can fast become prohibitive.
The Ericsson Street Radio made in partnership with Ubicquia uses existing streetlights to cut 5G small cell deployment costs by up to 74% and accelerate network builds.
The Ubicquia platform with Ericsson Street Radio provides the full range of certified utility control and metering capabilities for streetlight monitoring and management including scheduling, dimming, pole location, tilt and vibration sensing, and more. Power metering of both the line and load generates revenue-grade billing data for multiple tariff arrangements. This allows CSPs to deliver 5G performance with improved asset management, reduced operating expenses and greater responsiveness to network outages.
| ERICSSON 4402 STREET RADIO FEATURES | ERICSSON 4402 STREET RADIO TECHNICAL SPECS |
|---|---|
| Latest-generation Ericsson radio | Antenna: Integrated 4x4 MIMO |
| Integrated utility-grade power metering | Backhaul: 25GB Ethernet SFP |
| Utility compliant for weight and wind loading | Power supply: 110V to 480V, 50/60Hz, autosensing |
| Compact form factor barely visible from street | Radio power: 4 x 5 Watts |
| Simple asset monitoring | Ingress protection (IP) rang: IP65 |
| Installs in as little as 15 minutes | Ambient temperature range: -40C to +55C |
| Integrated networked streetlight controls | Size: 7 Litres |
| Plug and play compatibility on NEMA equipped streetlights | Mass: 7kg |
AT&T Uses Street Lights to Accelerate 5G Deployments
“One of the most significant challenges network operators face in deploying new mobile network infrastructure is the time it takes to work through the process of acquiring sites, engineering designs, and securing permits – and that’s all before construction even begins. Adding new 5G locations can take anywhere from 12 to 18 months on average, which also means it’s ripe for innovative solutions.”
- GORDON MANSFIELD,
- Former AT&T VP Mobility Access & Architecture
