Green Radio Technologies [Mobile Radio]

Nokia Siemens Networks and Vodafone have successfully tested a new antenna technology designed to reduce carbon emissions and improve the cost efficiency of mobile phone networks for operators. According to the companies, the tests, carried out through the Nokia Siemens Networks Innovation Center (NICE) initiative between the two companies, mark the first time that an integrated active antenna solution has been used on a commercial mobile wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) telecommunications network. Nokia Siemens Networks Active Antenna incorporates elements of the base station within the antenna, reducing the footprint of base stations and lowering power consumption.