- Airtel has become the first in India to try out Ericsson’s advanced RedCap technology on its 5G network.
- With the RedCap 5G standard in smartphones, users can use 5G speed without worrying about the battery.
- The companies said that RedCap simplifies and makes devices like smartwatches and industrial sensors more affordable.
Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have confirmed the testing of Ericsson’s pre-commercial Reduced Capability (RedCap) software on the Airtel 5G network. This was done in partnership with Qualcomm Technologies, using its 5G RedCap test module.
The testing was carried out on a 5G TDD network and marks the initial use and confirmation of RedCap in India. This is encouraging news for smartphone users and other IoT devices on the 5G network who have concerns about their batteries running out quickly.
Airtel tests Ericsson’s RedCap technology first in India
- Airtel has become the first in India to try out Ericsson’s advanced RedCap technology on its 5G network.
- According to the companies, this test signifies the initial use and confirmation of RedCap in India.
What is RedCap technology?
- Ericsson RedCap is a new type of software for 5G networks.
- It helps create new ways to use 5G and allows more devices to connect to it, like smartwatches, wearables, sensors, and AR/VR gadgets.
- RedCap is like the next step in 5G technology. It’s made to handle uses that the current 5G rules don’t cover very well.
- When compared to LTE device category 4, RedCap offers similar data speeds but with quicker response times, more efficient devices, and better use of the network.
- It also has the potential to support 5G features like improved positioning and managing network resources.
As per reports, with the RedCap 5G standard in smartphones, users can use 5G speed without worrying about the battery. RedCap technology is good because even though it’s simpler, it can still give users up to 150Mbps in download speed. It also makes 5G devices smaller and cheaper.
The companies said that the technology simplifies and makes devices like smartwatches and industrial sensors more affordable. This makes it easier to use them in various situations that don’t need the full power of current 5G.
For regular users, things like wearables and augmented reality can work better. For industries, it can help with tasks like video monitoring and keeping track of inventory. Bharti Airtel can also benefit by saving money and making their operations more efficient, especially in moving towards industry 4.0 with 5G networks.
