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Orange Group selects Ericsson for 5G network slicing orchestration in Europe
- Orange Group has selected Ericsson to automate the creation of advanced 5G services for enterprises and subscribers across its European affiliates
- The blended Ericsson and Orange team will develop a range of market offerings, underpinned by Ericsson Service Orchestration and Assurance and other Ericsson portfolio elements
- The solution will be progressively deployed in Orange affiliates throughout Europe starting from 2025
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Full Speed Ahead: Rail and mobile communications sector take a step forward towards improved connectivity along the tracks
Rail passengers in Germany can expect high speed internet - gigabit connectivity during their journeys thanks to a joint research project known as “Gigabit Innovation Track XT” (GINT XT).
Magenta Telekom Austria deploys cloud-native Ericsson Billing
The deployment of Ericsson Billing unlocks increased efficiency and scalability for Magenta Telekom billing operations, driving its ongoing transformation to support new 5G use cases.
Vodafone, A1 Group and Ericsson establish world first 5G Standalone international roaming connection between two operator groups
5G Standalone (5G SA) connection made between Vodafone Germany and A1 Bulgaria, part of the A1 Telekom Austria Group, paves way for advanced roaming services for customers.
Orange selects Ericsson to expand its network capacity while reducing energy consumption by 30 percent
- Ericsson's state-of-the-art 5G technology has been selected to modernize 60 percent of Orange France’s network in a significant move towards a more sustainable and efficient future.
- The enhanced uplink performance will boost 5G user experience and operational excellence.
- The site and equipment modernizations are expected to reduce site energy consumption by 30 percent and embodied carbon emissions by over 20 percent with respect to previous generation equipment.
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.