True deploying Ericsson Dual Band Dot technology in mobile networks

True was to begin installing these systems this month, focusing on the Northern, Southern, and Central regions of Thailand. The first deployments will be in hospitals, shopping malls and hotels.
The Dual Band Dot, part of the Ericsson Radio Dot System, enables a simple deployment that is fully integrated with the outdoor macro network. The Dual Band Dot enables multi-band deployments and carrier aggregation, which is important for fifth-generation readiness.
“Building coverage is crucial to the success of a mobile operator, not only for customer satisfaction but also as a competitive advantage to differentiate us from competitors,” said Pakpong Akaniwan, chief technology officer at True. “The Ericsson Dot System provides flexibility of installation and [a small] footprint and builds coverage quickly. 
“With dual-band and carrier-aggregation capability, it provides the capacity and the customer experience that we need when we need it.”
Nadine Allen, head of Ericsson Thailand, said: “Thailand is among the leaders in ICT [information and communications technology] adoption in Southeast Asia, with Thai consumers being heavy users of mobile broadband and ICT applications. Having good connectivity in large indoor areas hence becomes critical for mobile subscribers. 
“With the Dual Band Dot, Ericsson is providing True with the industry’s most cost-effective and modular high-performance indoor radio system, addressing a wider range of indoor environments with a common solution.”
The Dual Band Dot, part of the Ericsson Radio Dot System portfolio, combines two frequency bands in one Dot to simplify deployment, reduce cabling costs, and leverage available spectrum, Ericsson says.