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Drei and Ericsson test W-band frequencies to enhance urban 5G connectivity
Ericsson and Drei Austria are collaborating to enhance urban 5G connectivity by testing W-band frequencies. Their goal is to prove the usage of microwave links in high frequency band especially in densely populated areas, ultimately paving the way for advanced technological solutions in urban environments.
Ericsson, Qualcomm, and Thales Alenia Space reach milestone in space-based connectivity
- Ericsson, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Thales Alenia Space have partnered on 5G NR non terrestrial networks (NTN) technology since 2022
- Demonstration validates key technical functionalities essential for robust satellite communication integration
- It paves the way towards the seamless integration of terrestrial network (TN) and NTN, laying the groundwork for commercial deployment
From 2G to 5G on Swedish train routes with FRMCS
In a European collaborative project (MORANE-2), the global mission critical communication standard for trains will be tested, upgrading from the current 2G-based system (GSM-R) to the new 5G-based Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). For the first time in a public mobile network, Telia, together with Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration) and Ericsson, will be responsible for setting and testing the new communication standard. A 40 km long train route will be included in this test.
Ericsson and Vodafone Portugal pioneer 5G Standalone use cases in an industrial setting
By expanding industrial data capabilities and improving information processing, 5G standalone private network will enable greater agility and flexibility at CIMPOR’s cement plant in Portugal, which are essential for achieving maximum operational efficiency and accelerating ambitions for fully decarbonized processes and products.
PGE and Ericsson connect the Polish energy sector with resilient network infrastructure
PGE Dystrybucja, the Polish distribution system operator supplying electricity to over five million customers, is set to modernize Poland's energy infrastructure, ensuring more stable energy supplies, faster service delivery, and enhanced reliability in the energy industry. According to a new agreement with Ericsson, the LTE450 network for the energy sector will utilize Ericsson’s state-of-the-art outdoor cabinets across 510 radio sites, each providing an impressive 36-hour backup using smart lithium batteries.
Ericsson and Orange Belgium complete groundbreaking 5G slicing automation project
- Ericsson and Orange Belgium demonstrate automated lifecycle management of 5G network slices in a live 5G environment
- The project showcases the 5G network slicing possibilities now open to service providers through orchestrating and managing network services in multi-domain and multi-vendor environments.
- The demonstration shows how service providers can offer enterprises and subscribers dynamic, flexible, scalable and differentiated connectivity solutions
Ericsson study reveals 5G had 20% more satisfied users than 4G at 2024's biggest events
- 5G networks provided a significant boost to user experience at major 2024 events, with a 20% higher share of 5G users reporting satisfaction compared to 4G users.
- The study found that the quality of eventgoers’ connectivity and experience of using mobile apps were ten times more impactful on consumer perception than network speeds alone.
- Eventgoers are ready to pay up to an additional 15% on top of ticket prices for guaranteed, seamless connectivity.
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Ericsson's Imagine Live Innovation Days in Aachen: Focus on 5G for end customers
- Imagine Live Innovation Days focus on the advancement and performance enhancement of 5G networks and provide an outlook on the path towards 6G
- Three topic areas - "Make it Memorable", "Network Innovation" and "Network Evolution" -demonstrate the performance of the latest mobile technology through live demos and presentations
CETIN, O2 Czech Republic and Ericsson reach milestone for scaling RedCap-enabled 5G use case with commercial devices
Ericsson, CETIN and O2 Czech Republic have shown a pioneering 5G use case using the Reduced Capability (RedCap) solution with commercial devices from original equipment manufacturers (OEM) Gemtek and Four-faith.