1. Monthly PetaBytes (1015 bytes)
Heterogeneous Network (Hetnet) 4,000
Servicing data hungry smartphones
2015
Watching streaming videos, uploading pictures and using
cloud-based services will make high demands on mobile
networks. At the same time more devices will be connected. Macro base station
Heterogeneous Networks will play an important role to create 3,000
Powerful base stations, often installed on
an optimal customer experience, especially in crowded areas. rooftops, cover large areas and many users.
This is the backbone in the Heterogeneous
Network solution.
DATA:
2014 MOBILE PCs/TABLETS
Wireless transmission 2,000
Small, powerful transmission
2016 link between base stations and
In 2016 there will be more the rest of the network. 2013
than 8 billion mobile subscrip-
tions in the world.
Indoor Pico base station
Mobile Broadband subscrip- Takes over the connection when
tions expected to reach close 2012 moving indoor. 70% of traffic is
to 5 billion by end of 2016. generated indoors. 1,000
Overall mobile data traffic is
expected to grow 10-fold by
DATA:
end of 2016.
2011 MOBILE HANDHELD
2010
2009
2008
VOICE
2020
Wi-Fi
Ericsson envisions that there
will be 50 billion connected Used as a complement
devices by 2020. in small indoor/outdoor
hotspots.
Micro base station
A small base station with full features
that can be used to cover indoors
3 steps and outdoor crowded areas.
TO A HIGH-QUALITY 1 2 3
MOBILE USER EXPERIENCE Improve existing macro cells - this Densify the macro network with a small Add small cells and dedicated indoor solutions,
Heterogeneous Network involves a mix of radio involves improving macro cells with more number of strategic cells to improve which may be based on 3GPP standard (micro
technologies and cell types, working together seamlessly spectrum, advanced antennas and advanced capacity. In dense urban areas, inter-site cells, pico cells, or low-power Remote Radio Unit
to deliver the additional capacity and coverage needed. RBS processing within and between nodes. distances could be as low as 100 meters. (RRU)), as well as WiFi.