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Radio solutions for a greener future in Africa

Radio solutions for a greener future in Africa

Radio solutions for a greener future in Africa

Ericsson is transforming the telecommunications landscape in Africa with a suite of cutting-edge radio solutions tailored to the region's needs. Featuring the Multisector Triple-band Radio 6646, FDD and TDD combined Triple-band Radio 4466, and Dual-band 32T/R M-MIMO Antenna Integrated Radio 3229, these innovations deliver superior customer experience and energy efficiency.

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Introduction

The Radio 6646 offers unparalleled flexibility and a compact design, supporting diverse deployments while being lighter and more energy-efficient than traditional radios. The Triple-band FDD plus TDD Radio 4466 facilitates seamless 4G and 5G services with reduced equipment needs. The Dual-band AIR 3229 further enhances performance with lower energy consumption and tower footprint. Ericsson's advanced solutions enable African communication service providers to optimize operations, reduce costs, and boost revenue opportunities.

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Key highlights

  • Ericsson radios, including models 4466, 6646, and 3229, offer significant TCO savings through improved energy efficiency and reduced CAPEX.
  • Achieves up to 35% energy efficiency gains, leading to substantial cost reductions.
  • Enhances network performance and revenue opportunities while maintaining simplicity and quality.
  • The reduction can be compared to impacts such as
    • Removing almost 7,500 passenger vehicles from the road a year or,
    • Saving 4.2 million gallons of gasoline or,
    • Planting 574,000 tree seedlings
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