Ericsson Canada and Bell announced Wednesday the Canadian telecom will be the first to deploy Ericsson’s Canada-developed Indoor Fusion 8828 5G solution, which seamlessly combines radio and baseband functionalities in one unit to provide enhanced wireless coverage indoors.
Developed in Ottawa by the Ericsson Radio team in 2023, the Indoor Fusion 8828 is a compact, plug-and-play 5G solution aimed at businesses in small and medium-sized buildings, such as coffee shops, retail stores, movie theatres and restaurants.
Using Ericsson’s Radio Dot System (RDS), the Indoor Fusion 8828 supports up to four Radio Dots, delivering multi-Gbps speeds, and delivers reliable 5G connectivity for smaller locations, helping businesses improve their overall operations, a press release said. Fusion uses Ericsson’s radio access network (RAN) and RDS assets to create a fully featured solution for small venues that works seamlessly with the rest of Ericsson’s portfolio, the release added.
“5G connectivity has the power to radically transform businesses and improve the lives of both employees and customers,” said Jeanette Irekvist, president of Ericsson Canada, in the press release. “We are proud to bring our innovative 5G solutions to Canadian businesses of all sectors and sizes. We look forward to providing reliable, quick and game-changing coverage to customers across a wide variety of indoor spaces.”
Bell will be a “global pioneer” in implementing Ericsson’s indoor 5G solutions, “elevating its business client offerings as it transitions from a traditional telecommunications company to a leader in tech services and digital media,” according to the press release.
“We are committed to meeting the needs of our business clients and providing them with a great experience through state-of-the-art technologies,” said Mark McDonald, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Bell. “As the first to implement Ericsson’s innovative 5G in-building technology, we’re excited to break new ground, while enhancing operations and connectivity for businesses, to improve the daily experience for its employees and customers alike.”
