Ericsson selected by Xplornet to deliver rural 5G wireless broadband
Announcement of 5G technology supplier Ericsson puts Xplornet on track to provide 5G wireless to rural residents and businesses at same time as Canada's biggest cities
Xplornet Communications Inc., Canada's largest rural-focused broadband service provider, today announced the selection of Ericsson as its technology supplier for the upcoming deployment of 5G wireless broadband in rural Canada.
"Xplornet is taking a major step towards delivering the next generation of wireless connectivity in rural Canada," said Allison Lenehan, President and CEO of Xplornet. "Our agreement with Ericsson will provide Xplornet's robust national network with 5G equipment to revolutionize the rural broadband experience across our country."
The selection of Ericsson as its 5G technology supplier will provide Xplornet with industry-leading 5G Ericsson Radio System for state-of-the-art wireless access to ensure Xplornet's network is providing customers with the benefits the latest 5G technology has to offer. Ericsson's full stack integrated solution will provide Xplornet with an improved customer experience and will support the development of new services while reducing the overall total cost of ownership.
"Ericsson has a long history of serving our Canadian customers and investing in rural broadband, because we too believe everyone should have equal access to the transformative benefits of the Internet," said Jeanette Irekvist, Head of Customer Unit Canada for Ericsson North America. "Through this new relationship, Xplornet will be able to deliver 5G capabilities to their customers as they transition from 4G to 5G. We're excited to work with Xplornet to bring them the most robust national network possible as they make this transition."
This announcement positions Xplornet to begin 5G deployment in rural Canada this upcoming summer.
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