STL developing wireless gear for 5G rollout: CEO

Top optic fibre cable maker Sterlite Technologies Ltd (STL) is developing wireless equipment to tap the opportunity in upcoming 5G deployments, said group CEO Anand Agarwal.

STL had launched three new wireless products in the December quarter and will commercially deploy open radio access network, essential to create backend infrastructure for 5G, later this year. The new products can be used for outdoor and indoor deployment of radio sets and small cells, he said.

Small cells include antennas and radio equipment placed at shorter distances to boost speed and connectivity in dense areas, to expand coverage and improve penetration.