The Role of 8T8R in 5G NR Sub-6 GHz Networks

5G promises all kinds of new opportunities for mobile operators to deliver enhanced capacity and end-user experience to customers to address the ever-growing demand for data. But you need to prepare the groundwork correctly, and that means making the right choice of antennas and RF paths.There are challenges to address on the road to 5G: which radio configuration is best suited to your needs? How many beams do you need for specific sites? What’s your MIMO strategy?

This paper explores the options available for a pragmatic network planning strategy by comparing the advantages of 8T8R on mid bands with other configurations to deliver the expected coverage and capacity, efficiently and effectively.