Ericsson has introduced the Indoor Fusion 8828, a new 5G system designed in Canada, which combines radio and baseband capabilities into a compact unit. This plug-and-play solution aims to enhance indoor wireless connectivity, delivering reliable 5G coverage for small venues like cafes, retail stores, and theatres. Designed to support up to four Radio Dots, it promises multi-Gbps speed, making it ideal for businesses seeking to upgrade their operational efficiency and connectivity.
Bell, a leading Canadian carrier, is the first telecom provider globally to adopt this innovation. With this integration, Bell aims to strengthen its enterprise offerings and better cater to business customers. Jeanette Irekvist, president of Ericsson Canada, emphasized the transformational power of 5G connectivity for businesses, noting, “5G connectivity has the power to radically transform businesses and improve the lives of both employees and customers.”
Mark McDonald, EVP and chief technology officer at Bell, shares this enthusiasm. He added, “We are committed to meeting the needs of our business clients and providing them with a great experience through state-of-the-art technologies.”
Additionally, Ericsson Canada has extended its partnership with Carleton University to further drive innovations in 5G technology. This ongoing collaboration, initiated in 2020, focuses on research and developing reliable technologies in the wireless field.
In another initiative, Canadian telco Rogers Communications has started deploying Ericsson 5G Advanced technology on its national network. Rogers articulates that this advancement brings about more efficient use of network resources and longer battery life for IoT devices like sensors and cameras. Moreover, in February 2024, Rogers, alongside Ericsson, conducted successful tests of 5G network slicing technology in major Canadian cities.
Network slicing permits dedicated traffic flows, crucial for enhancing service reliability for both residential and mobile users. Rogers plans to employ this for priority connectivity for first responders and to segregate fixed and mobile traffic on its national 5G network—extending 5G wireless home internet to underserved rural areas.
