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MWC — Ruckus Wireless, a communications provider, has introduced its approach to solving in-building cellular coverage and capacity challenges using OpenG technology.
OpenG combines coordinated shared spectrum—such as the 3.5 GHz band in the United States—with neutral host-capable small cells to deliver affordable and widespread indoor cellular coverage. The platform is designed to be a cost-effective, network-neutral alternative that allows both fixed and mobile service providers to offer managed services to businesses while significantly improving cellular experiences for customers indoors, including locations that have historically been difficult or uneconomical for mobile operators to serve.
The industry is moving rapidly as cellular and Wi‑Fi technologies converge through a range of technical and standards advances, including license assisted access (LAA), LTE‑Wi‑Fi aggregation (LWA), Hotspot 2.0 and Wi‑Fi calling. This convergence is driven by growing spectrum demand and the need for more flexible sharing models that go beyond traditional licensed and unlicensed categories. At the same time, operators face increasing pressure to provide consistent coverage and a high quality of experience for mobile users, regardless of the underlying wireless technology.
Dan Rabinovitsj, COO of Ruckus Wireless, said: “Ruckus is uniquely positioned to help enterprises and service providers overcome in‑building cellular challenges because our solution can be deployed with the simplicity of Wi‑Fi. We believe Ruckus OpenG technology will deliver a disruptive total cost of ownership, making it attractive for global adoption at a fraction of the cost of traditional distributed antenna systems.”