Turning 5G cells on and off saves energy.
But it sounds risky…
5G networks use a lot of energy.
Small cells, MIMO - it all adds up.
What if we could save some energy?
IT’S SIMPLE.
Turn network cells on and off.
Cells switch off when traffic drops - like late at night.
They switch back on instantly when needed.
Here’s why it matters:
- Energy costs drop for operators.
- Networks become greener.
- Performance stays consistent.
- Resources get used smarter.
- It scales as traffic grows.
Is it perfect?
NO.
I get the concerns.
- Will coverage suffer?
- What about overloaded cells?
But energy costs keep rising.
Doing nothing isn’t an option.
Networks must be smarter.
And here’s the best part - you don’t have to choose.
- Performance stays strong.
- Sustainability improves.
You get both.
Thanks for reading.
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