Ericsson to join SoftBank 5G Consortium

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced to join SoftBank 5G Consortium established by SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) as 5G related partner.  SoftBank 5G Consortium aims to carry out Proof of Concept of 5G solutions to solve various industries’ challenges, to develop and commercialize solutions and accelerate 5G adoption in the society through the cooperation between SoftBank and operators in various domains, 5G related partners and external experts.

Ericsson has supported SoftBank  from 2G to 5G.  Luca Orsini, Representative Director, Ericsson Japan says: ”We are pleased to be able to offer cutting-edge 5G infrastructure that is essential to the broader society and the lives of Japanese people as a leading SoftBank’s 5G supplier, leveraging deep insights from our global business operations in more than 180 countries.  Ericsson’s purpose is to empower an intelligent, sustainable and connected world.  Taking part in SoftBank 5G Consortium will be a step forward toward that ambition”

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