COUNTRY FOCUS : QATAR
Ericsson and Ooredoo recently achieved download speeds of 1.5 Gbps in a 5G indoor demo using a unique , shareable 5G Radio Dot solution . The solution – Ericsson Indoor Connect 8855 – is now commercially deployed in stadiums across Qatar .
Ooredoo Qatar and Ericsson with multi-operator solution
Aerial view of Doha in Qatar
Ooredoo Qatar and Ericsson have announced the successful implementation of the world ’ s first 5G Indoor shareable solution in Qatar , achieving speeds of 1.5 gigabits per second ( Gbps ). The solution , which is called Ericsson Indoor Connect 8855 , has been commercially deployed in stadiums across the country to enhance the immersive experiences of international tournaments .
Part of the Ericsson Radio Dot System , Indoor Connect 8855 is a multi-operator , multi-vendor solution with full band support and 4x4 MIMO capability . With this unique solution , several communications service providers can deliver a superior indoor 5G experience to their subscribers with speeds beyond 1 Gbps .
According to Ericsson , the unique system also helps service providers address aesthetical challenges , while enabling more efficient and cost-effective solutions . The vendor stated that by leveraging shared indoor radio infrastructure , service providers can generate total cost of ownership ( TCO ) savings of up to 50 % compared to other solutions on the market .
Ericsson said the solution also ensures reliable gigabit performance to end users and seamlessly caters to high-demanding users at massive events that have high traffic like the anticipated major global football tournament taking place from November to December 2022 .
The solution was also showcased at a regional football tournament held in Qatar in 2021 catering for the high
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