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Ericsson’s Cloud Packet Core to strengthen SK Telecom’s 5G network
- In November 2019, Ericsson and SK Telecom entered a new commercial agreement - turning on a Cloud Packet Core in the operator’s commercial 5G core network
- The deal expands on an existing 5G core network transformation project and will help SK Telecom improve network performance and user experience
Optus launches 5G in Australia
Australian communication service provider Optus – a subsidiary of Singtel – has launched commercial 5G in Australia, with Ericsson included as part of the network rollout. This announcement solidifies Ericsson’s position as the leading provider of 5G in Australia.
Ericsson Mobility Report: 5G subscriptions to top 2.6 billion by end of 2025
- 5G to cover up to 65 percent of the world’s population by the end of 2025 and handle 45 percent of global mobile data traffic
- Smartphone users to consume a global average of 24 GB per month in 2025 from 7.2 GB currently, as video usage increases and new services become available
- Total number of cellular IoT connections estimated at five billion by the end of 2025, from 1.3 billion by end of 2019
MTN South Africa opts for Ericsson 5G
- 5G commercial contract is part of MTN South Africa’s network modernization
- Includes Ericsson radio access network, core, and transport products and solutions
- MTN and Ericsson are working together to identify and develop 5G use cases and applications to drive industry digital transformation
Ericsson, Swisscom, and Qualcomm move commercial 5G spectrum sharing closer
Commercial 5G spectrum sharing is a significant step closer following a landmark data call achievement by Ericsson, Swisscom and Qualcomm Technologies.
Zain selects Ericsson for 5G in Bahrain
- Ericsson to deploy 3GPP standards-based 5G New Radio (NR) and core network
- 5G introduction will create a powerful platform for innovation in Bahrain
- Subscribers to benefit from a network equipped for next-generation mobile services
Ericsson report: AI-powered operations key to improving customer experience
Communications service providers around the world recognize the need for immediate action on artificial intelligence (AI) and automaton in their operations to boost cost-efficient customer experiences as the 5G-driven Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 gathers pace.
Ericsson and OPPO strengthen 5G collaboration
Ericsson and Chinese technology firm OPPO, whose products include 5G handsets, have established a joint lab in Shenzhen, China, focusing on 5G innovation.
Global operators select Ericsson’s digital BSS for 5G and IoT readiness
Communications service providers in Egypt, Ireland and South Africa are the latest to benefit from Ericsson’s Business Support Systems (BSS) leadership, helping them to navigate the demands of 5G monetization.