Ericsson and Swisscom Deploy Fiber-Extended Reach Feature for Enhanced Indoor 5G Coverage

Ericsson and Swisscom Deploy Fiber-Extended Reach Feature for Enhanced Indoor 5G Coverage

Swisscom and Ericsson have successfully deployed a new fibre-extended reach feature as part of the Ericsson Radio Dot System. This feature allows Swisscom to deliver high-capacity indoor 5G connectivity to enterprise customers within a 10km radius, all from a single centralized location.

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Boosting Indoor 5G Connectivity

According to Ericsson, the new feature seamlessly integrates with Ericsson’s indoor 5G offering, providing Swisscom with the capability to use fibre and hybrid fibre cables for transmitting power and data to active indoor antennas, known as Radio Dots, from the Indoor Radio Unit (IRU).

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The new feature enables Swisscom to use fibre and hybrid fibre cables to deliver power and data to active indoor antennas (Radio Dots) from the Indoor Radio Unit (IRU) and extend cable reach from 300 m to 10 km.

One of the key benefits of the extended cable reach is the ability to place the IRU remotely, overcoming challenges related to equipment placement on premises, whether due to logistical difficulties or cost constraints.

As a result, Swisscom can now deliver high-capacity indoor 5G to more venues efficiently, reducing the need for on-site equipment by up to 80 percent and minimizing service efforts.

Ericsson says these improvements translate into a reduced total cost of ownership, positioning Swisscom as a leader in delivering cost-effective 5G solutions.