5G • 5G-Advanced (Rel-18)
NCR Economic Impact
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Reduction via Smart Repeaters
Reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) of dense urban mmWave networks by over 60%, unlocking viable business models for high-band 5G.
Technical Explanation
Millimeter wave rollout stalled globally due to the staggering capital costs of deploying small cells every 150 meters. By replacing 4 out of every 5 proposed small cell sites with Network-Controlled Repeaters, operators eliminate fiber leases, expensive baseband licenses, and high utility bills, achieving ubiquitous mmWave coverage at a sustainable TCO.
Key Functions
- Reduces capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) by over 60%
- Replaces costly fiber-connected small cell base stations with smart RF repeater nodes
- Accelerates commercial adoption and continuous coverage of FR2 millimeter wave bands
- Solves the fundamental economic barrier facing high-density 5G-Advanced rollouts
Specifications
3GPP TR 38.867, TS 38.300 (Rel-18)
Interfaces
Telecom Economic Modeling
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