BANGALORE, INDIA: Ericsson unveiled Capsule Site, a new radio base station designed for use in urban areas to enable faster mobile broadband rollout.

The first site will be launched on June 17 at the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Stockholm.

Designed designed by renowned Scandinavian architect Thomas Sandell, to complement any urban or suburban space, it will contribute with the fill-in coverage that is increasingly needed as demand for mobile broadband takes off.

The Ericsson Capsule Site encapsulates necessary equipments, thereby reducing installation time by up to 50 percent, and reducing costs by up to 30 percent. It is delivered in an innovative 'flat-pack' form, making transport significantly easier and can be assembled in less than one day. The site cover, made of composite, weighs only 800 kg.

Ulf Ewaldsson, VP and head, Product Area Radio Networks, Ericsson, says: "Ericsson strives to constantly redefine the telecommunications landscape with its innovative technology and design. With its small footprint and ability to blend into its surroundings, the solution reflects our commitment to the development of sustainable societies"