Bright lights on a bright lightpole

摘要

Philips lighting and Ericsson have introduced what they call a "smart pole" targeted initially at European cities, according to Philips Lighting. It combines Philips' energy efficient LED lighting with Ericsson's leading small cell technology for high-speed broadband connectivity. The Philips lightpole site resembles the familiar street lightpole shape used across Europe, making it an unobtrusive addition to the cityscape, which increases LTE1/ 4G network coverage. The compact size was made possible by co-developed integrated antennas in the lightpoles and Ericsson's small cell outdoor radios.