Singtel Partners Ericsson to Achieve Industry Breakthrough in Mobile Network Energy Savings

Singtel announced its nationwide deployment of Ericsson’s Cell Sleep Mode function to further conserve energy at its mobile base stations as part of its net zero emissions strategy. This radio software feature is combined with Ericsson’s Cognitive Software app that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to predict the traffic patterns of individual radio cell transmitters, resulting in optimised cell sleep configurations and energy savings of up to 8% on average annually.

Tay Yeow Lian, Managing Director (Networks), Consumer Singapore, Singtel, said, “We want to meet the ever-increasing demand for data and connectivity but in a socially-conscious and sustainable manner in keeping with our goal of achieving net zero by 2050. Singtel is delighted to deploy Ericsson’s Cell Sleep Mode function which utilises AI/ ML to further optimise our network energy usage at our mobile base stations.  With the use of predictive AI/ML and advancements in hardware technology, the application of cell sleep mode throughout the day further optimises energy savings without impacting connectivity or the mobile user experience.”

Achieving greater energy savings with AI/ML

Typically, cell transmitters could only be put on sleep mode at night when network usage is generally lower. With the Cell Sleep Mode function, electricity consumption at Singtel’s mobile base station is reduced by putting its cells to sleep during low traffic conditions. Paired with the Cognitive Software,  Singtel can gather intelligence from large volumes of data including usage and mobility patterns round the clock to make highly efficient, fast, and automated decisions on when to switch its radio cell transmitters to sleep mode thereby conserving energy.

Martin Wiktorin, Head of Ericsson Singapore, Brunei and Philippines, said, “Efficient monitoring and tracking supported by revolutionary AI can help identify optimisation areas to reduce the energy used by base stations across networks. Our Cell Sleep Mode coupled with Cognitive Software is helping Singtel cope with the growing data demand while meeting their need to reduce energy consumption in order to reach their Net Zero target.”

Over the years, Singtel has implemented efficient power usage techniques such as installation of energy-efficient radios and optimising network algorithms at its mobile base stations in Singapore, including the deployment of Singapore’s most energy-efficient 5G radio cell which helps save up to 18% more energy than previous generations of 5G radios.

For more information, visit Singtel Smart Network.

About Singtel

Singtel is Asia’s leading communications technology group, providing a portfolio of services from next-generation communication, 5G and technology services to infotainment to both consumers and businesses. The Group has phttps://www.csa.gov.sg/News/Press-Releases/ransomware-and-phishing-attacks-continued-to-threaten-singapore-organisations-and-individuals-in-2021resence in Asia, Australia and Africa and reaches over 770 million mobile customers in 21 countries. Its infrastructure and technology services for businesses span 21 countries, with more than 428 direct points of presence in 362 cities.

For consumers, Singtel delivers a complete and integrated suite of services, including mobile, broadband and TV. For businesses, Singtel offers a complementary array of workforce mobility solutions, data hosting, cloud, network infrastructure, analytics and cyber security capabilities.

Singtel is dedicated to continuous innovation, harnessing technology to create new and exciting customer experiences and shape a more sustainable, digital future.

For more information, visit www.singtel.com.

About Ericsson

Ericsson enables communications service providers and enterprises to capture the full value of connectivity. The company’s portfolio spans the following business areas: Networks, Cloud Software and Services, Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Global Communications Platform, and Technologies and New Businesses. It is designed to help our customers go digital, increase efficiency and find new revenue streams. Ericsson’s innovation investments have delivered the benefits of mobility and mobile broadband to billions of people globally. Ericsson stock is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and on Nasdaq New York. www.ericsson.com

Source – Ericsson