Ericsson is commercializing the 5G NR radio for massive MIMO, with the first deployments coming in 2017. Together with the Ericsson 5G Plug-Ins announced in June and Ericsson’s already commercially available Radio System Baseband 5216
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New 5G Test Network Launched in the Netherlands
A 5G testbed in the Dutch province of North Groningen was officially launched today, when an international agreement was signed between the ten partner organisations who initiated the project.
MTN Ghana Selects Ericsson for deployment of LTE network in Greater Accra region
Ericsson has been selected by MTN Ghana for the deployment of a new LTE network in the Greater Accra region. The deployment will enable MTN to offer its 16 million subscribers mobile broadband experiences based on HSPA and LTE technologies.
Bhutan Telecom selects Ericsson as BSS transformation partner
Ericsson has signed a Business Support Systems (BSS) transformation contract with Bhutan Telecom, Bhutan’s largest telecom service provider.
Singtel and Ericsson Test License Assisted Access for LTE Networks
Singtel and Ericsson plan to trial License Assisted Access (LAA), on Singtel’s network starting March 2016. The trial is part of the partners’ memorandum of understanding to study the future of 5G networks and its applications for both consumers and enterprises.
TeliaSonera and Ericsson to Develop and Test Selected 5G Use-cases and Services
TeliaSonera and Ericsson plan to develop 5G use-cases and service scenarios, including both communication and Internet of Things (IoT) services with the purpose to address new business opportunities. The partnership will bring 5G services to customers in 2018 by combining the TeliaSonera network with Ericsson technology.
Vodafone, Ericsson and Qualcomm Test LTE Carrier Aggregation of Licensed and Unlicensed Bands on Commercial Network
Ericsson, with Vodafone and Qualcomm, today conducted live testing of advanced LTE Carrier Aggregation (CA) of LTE in licensed and unlicensed bands on a commercial mobile network.
Ericsson announces launch of 5GEx project to unify 5G infrastructure service market
Ericsson today announces the launch of the 5G Exchange (5GEx) project. A Phase 1 5G Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (5G PPP) research and innovation project, 5GEx aims to enable a unified European 5G infrastructure service market that integrates multiple operators and technologies.
XL Axiata Selects Ericsson for LTE Deployment in Indonesia
XL Axiata, one of the major cellular providers in Indonesia, has signed a three-year contract with Ericsson for design and implementation of 4G/LTE network and upgrade of existing 2G and 3G networks in Jakarta and Central Java.
Ericsson, Sony Mobile and SK Telecom trial IoT wearables over LTE
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is driving new use cases for wearables, including lifestyle and wellness apps, requiring more diverse device support on mobile networks.