Meet the Growing Demand for 5G with CommScope

New 5G technology offers a wealth of advantages for users, from multi-gigabit data rates to millisecond latency and increased reliability. 5G can also offer potential cost savings through network virtualization and increased spectrum efficiency, sharing benefits with operators as well. Of course, to provide those advantages, mobile network providers will need to invest in the necessary infrastructure to support 5G. With the demand for 5G increasing by the day, now is the time to take a look at your network and explore the possibilities. And until 5G devices are ubiquitous, operators will need to continue to support LTE and legacy 3G services, too. 

Today, we're going to consider 5G deployments in indoor environments. You may be wondering: just how are indoor deployments different from outdoor deployments, and why can't you use the same technology in both? Well, think about the difference in space - outdoor networks are typically characterized by large open spaces, whereas indoor spaces tend to be smaller and divided into sub-spaces. Ethernet is used more widely in indoor spaces, versus dedicated fiber in outdoor spaces. Many of the 5G technologies we're seeing today are ideal for outdoor installations and aren't necessarily best suited for indoor applications. 

So, how do you meet the needs of indoor 5G installations? Check out these four principles: 

1. User-centric networks. The technology you use should be defined by the users who will employ it in their daily activities. This is critical to meeting your 5G performance and latency goals. 
2. Ethernet front-haul. 5G-enabled IBW solutions that can be deployed over Ethernet enable the use of commercial, off-the-shelf switches, allowing you to use the Ethernet technology you may have already implemented to migrate to 5G. 
3. Edge intelligence. A user-centric network requires performance-critical functions, intelligence and user awareness at the radio access points, enabling you to respond and deliver services that enhance the user experience. 
4. Radio adaptability. With new technologies constantly being introduced, it's critical for your network to be able to adapt to what's coming next. 

ONECELL® from CommScope expands your wireless potential for LTE and 5G indoors. Meet the growing demand for reliable LTE and 5G services inside your building with the solution that meets all of the above principles in a cost-effective, simple-to-deploy model. It's 5G-ready, supports up to four operators or frequency bands and comes in a compact, discreet form factor. 

Additionally, ONECELL is simple to install and manage. It's compatible with your standard IT network, since it uses Ethernet for fronthaul. CommScope also offers a variety of ways for you to manage ONECELL, including cloud-hosted software-as-a-service (SaaS), perpetual device management system (DMS) license or as a turnkey managed service through CommScope.

With ONECELL, you can efficiently bring 5G to your indoor applications, enabling faster communication and better collaboration. Ready to learn more about CommScope's solutions, including ONECELL? Contact your local Accu-Tech representative, visit CommScope's page on our website or click the button below.