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Powering the future of mission-critical communications

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Mission-critical communications are evolving from voice-centric narrowband systems to secure, high-performance broadband networks. Ericsson enables governments, public sector agencies, critical industries and communications service providers to build secure, resilient 3GPP-standardized 4G and 5G broadband networks that connect people, places and operations when it matters most.

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Legacy narrowband communications have traditionally focused on secure voice. Mission-critical broadband extends communications into a broader operational capability—enabling real-time visibility, coordinated collaboration and faster decisions. The result is a more connected, adaptable and informed foundation for meeting the evolving demands of critical missions.

From voice communications to connected operations
Support a broader view of the mission by connecting people, assets, systems and information.

From individual services to a common platform
Bring critical communications and operational capabilities together across teams, locations and organizations.

From fixed capabilities to greater flexibility
Provide a foundation that can adapt as missions, operating environments and user needs evolve.

From legacy limitations to future possibilities
Enable organizations to introduce new services, applications and ways of working—helping mission-critical operations evolve over time.

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Key reasons to transform your mission-critical network

Move beyond voice to mission-critical broadband

Give teams access to high-speed data, video, images, maps and telemetry alongside mission-critical voice. Broadband connectivity enables richer information sharing and faster, more informed decisions than legacy narrowband systems.

Improve situational awareness and collaboration

Connect people, vehicles, sensors and command centres in real time. With live video, location data and shared operational information, teams can coordinate more effectively across agencies and areas of operation.

Support a broader ecosystem of devices and applications

3GPP networks are designed to support a wide range of broadband devices, sensors, applications and services. This creates more choice and enables organizations to introduce new capabilities as operational needs evolve.

Enhance resilience, security and control

Build mission-critical connectivity on a modern network foundation with capabilities such as priority and pre-emption, quality of service, redundancy, network slicing and multi-layer security. This helps protect critical communications and maintain service when it matters most.

Scale connectivity across people, places and operations

A 4G/5G network can support large numbers of users, devices and data-intensive services across wide and changing operational areas. It can also extend connectivity to vehicles, temporary sites, remote locations and partner organizations.

Create a future-ready and more efficient network

Transforming to 3GPP broadband provides a foundation for cloud-native operations, automation and new mission-critical applications. It also enables organizations to converge services on a common network, reducing reliance on separate legacy systems and supporting long-term evolution.

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Defense

Enable secure, resilient communications that support multi-domain operations, situational awareness and mission effectiveness in demanding environments.

Public safety

Strengthen emergency response with secure broadband communications that connect people, information and operations when it matters most.

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Rail

Support safe, reliable and efficient rail operations with resilient connectivity across trains, infrastructure and control centers.

Utilities

Help protect and manage critical infrastructure with secure, dependable communications for field operations, monitoring and rapid response.

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When failure is not an option—Ericsson OSS/BSS for mission-critical networks

OSS/BSS is the operational backbone that enables the full lifecycle of a mission-critical network services, from design and activation to assurance and monetization

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Connectivity when it´s needed the most

Learn more about our 5G deployable network solution and how Verizon Frontline’s Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response (THOR) uses it to address mission-critical communication needs. Enabling critical communication in remote or disaster recovery areas is both a responsibility and an opportunity for service providers.

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The user perspective of mission-critical services

Explore how personnel in public safety, utilities, rail, ports and other industries benefit from 3GPP-based push-to-x and mobile data services when migrating from legacy Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks.

Learn about future mission-critical applications, technologies and the organizational and operational aspects involved.

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Omdia: Mission critical networks demand more: Rethink your OSS and BSS

“The next billion dollar growth engine for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) is the digitalization of mission critical verticals, and a modern OSS and BSS solution is the key to unlock it.” - Omdia

As public safety agencies, railway operators, utilities and defense units modernize their communications systems, their traditional network architecture and governance are also being reshaped.

Modern OSS and BSS solutions are the key for sustaining mission critical performance through lifecycle management, service assurance, and a wide range of operational functions that ensure these next generation critical communications networks remain resilient

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Bringing connectivity to every altitude

Discover how purpose-built 4G and 5G networks can enable safer, smarter aerial mobility, logistics, and operations—from ground level to 3,000 meters.

Security built into mission-critical networks

Mission-critical communications demand security at every layer—from devices and radio access to transport, core, applications and services. Ericsson’s approach helps protect critical data, users and operations with multi-layer security, resilient network design and continuous lifecycle support. Explore how to embed security across your mission-critical network to strengthen trust, availability and operational resilience.

Advancing mission-critical networks with BSS solutions

Explore how to unlock the power of a robust, reliable, and secure Business Support System (BSS) tailored for mission-critical networks. Read why it’s important to have a unified platform designed to seamlessly activate, monetize, and monitor important BSS applications.

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