Smart trash can provides hidden 5G infrastructure

Alpha Wireless has teamed with smart waste company Bigbelly to scale up urban 5G technologies.

Intended to provide more concealed and aesthetically pleasing 5G infrastructure, the partnership will combine Alpha Wireless’ smart antenna, mast, connectors and enclosure, with Bigbelly platform, Telebelly. Created to look the same as a curbside bin, the Telebelly is designed to discreetly house radio access network (RAN) equipment in public spaces, making it more aesthetically pleasing and deployable.

“The revolutionary Telebelly enables essential connectivity and, if appropriate, waste management, in an easy-to-access location with minimal visual impact and footprint,” said Brian Phillips, Bigbelly’s CEO. “By allowing Alpha Wireless to offer a turnkey solution integrating their antennas with the Telebelly, we help network operators solve key challenges more quickly while delivering meaningful services to municipalities for improved quality of life.”

The site enclosure kit can be tailored to different use cases, including urban small cells or macrocell deployments. The system is designed to be scalable, with the Telebelly able to house up to six radios and cables.

To read the complete article, visit IoT World Today.