Ericsson and SmarTone have agreed to extend their 28-year relationship for another five years. The two companies have announced that Ericsson will be the sole 5G vendor for the Hong Kong telecommunications provider, and will help SmarTone deploy a commercial 5G network in the city. Ericsson and SmarTone had a similar relationship during the 4G era, with Ericsson providing the … [Read more...] about SmarTone Turns to Ericsson to Bring 5G Network to Hong Kong
Ericsson Stresses Remote Participation Options for Upcoming AGM
Ericsson is moving forward with plans for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) later this month, but the tech giant is taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of its shareholders. The AGM is scheduled to take place at 3:00 pm CEST on March 31 at Kistamässan in Stockholm. Of course, large gatherings are being heavily discouraged due to the threat of the … [Read more...] about Ericsson Stresses Remote Participation Options for Upcoming AGM
Ericsson and Telenor Launch Norway’s First Commercial 5G Network
Ericsson has teamed up with Telenor to bring 5G coverage to Norway. The two companies have launched a 5G network in the city of Trondheim in the first phase of a broader 5G rollout. The Trondheim network is the first commercial 5G network in the country. Telenor first partnered with Ericsson back in December, and is now working to build a nationwide 5G Radio Access Network … [Read more...] about Ericsson and Telenor Launch Norway’s First Commercial 5G Network
Ericsson Enables eSIM Services on New Samsung Smartphones
Ericsson is bringing on-device eSIM services to a pair of new Samsung smartphones. To that end, Ericsson has launched a new entitlement server solution that will allow Samsung owners to remotely activate an eSIM subscription without the need for a QR code. The news comes shortly after the January debut of Ericsson’s new eSIM solution, which blends Ericsson’s Secure … [Read more...] about Ericsson Enables eSIM Services on New Samsung Smartphones
Ericsson Adds Two New Offerings to Network Services Portfolio
Ericsson is expanding its Network Services portfolio with two new offerings that are designed to improve user experiences and facilitate the creation of secure IoT networks. Both services leverage advancements in AI, automation, and predictive analytics to help network operators process a higher volume of data while preparing them for the incoming 5G ecosystem. So what are … [Read more...] about Ericsson Adds Two New Offerings to Network Services Portfolio
GSMA Reiterates Health and Safety Measures in Wake of Ericsson’s MWC Cancellation
The GSMA is once again assuring guests that MWC Barcelona will proceed as scheduled, despite ongoing concerns about the coronavirus. The latest statement was made in response to the news that Ericsson has decided not to attend the annual conference at the end of the month. The GSMA acknowledged that Ericsson’s absence would inevitably have an impact on the event, if only … [Read more...] about GSMA Reiterates Health and Safety Measures in Wake of Ericsson’s MWC Cancellation
Orange France Chooses Ericsson for 5G Infrastructure
French telecommunications company Orange France -- formerly France Telecom -- announced it has selected Ericsson to help deploy its 5G radio access network (RAN) in three major French regions, including Paris. “For Orange, the deployment of 5G represents a huge challenge and is one of the main priorities of our Engage 2025 strategic plan," said Fabienne Dulac, Deputy Chief … [Read more...] about Orange France Chooses Ericsson for 5G Infrastructure
Ericsson Pushes eSIM Tech with Launch of New Automated Solution
Ericsson is hoping to eliminate the need for physical SIM cards through the introduction of an automated eSIM solution that will allow service providers to deliver and manage user profiles remotely. According to Ericsson, the new solution should improve the overall mobile experience for everyday consumers. That conclusion was based on a consumer survey that accompanied the … [Read more...] about Ericsson Pushes eSIM Tech with Launch of New Automated Solution
Ericsson Report Anticipates Rise of Multisensory Digital Experiences
Ericsson is anticipating the rise of multisensory digital experiences after releasing its latest ConsumerLab Hot Consumer Trends report. The report is based on the responses of 46 million early tech adopters, who predict that an Internet of Senses will formally take shape by 2030. That Internet of Senses will take advantage of technologies like 5G, AI, and Virtual and … [Read more...] about Ericsson Report Anticipates Rise of Multisensory Digital Experiences
Ericsson Report Highlights Importance of AI in Consumer IoT Tech
Ericsson has released a new report that suggests that tech providers will need to leverage AI and automation to improve the customer experience on IoT devices. The company also argues that technology alone will not be enough to remain competitive in the upcoming 5G landscape. The communications service providers that succeed will need to make organizational changes to operate … [Read more...] about Ericsson Report Highlights Importance of AI in Consumer IoT Tech
Japanese Telecom Selects Ericsson as Primary 5G Vendor
"KDDI is aiming to launch its first commercial 5G services in March of 2020, having been allocated communications spectrum by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications..." Ericsson has been selected as the primary 5G vendor for KDDI, a major Japanese telecom. The agreement will see Ericsson supply KDDI with Radio Access Network equipment supporting sub-6GHz … [Read more...] about Japanese Telecom Selects Ericsson as Primary 5G Vendor
Ericsson and Qualcomm Complete Successful Test of Standalone 5G Connection
Ericsson and Qualcomm have moved one step closer to a commercial 5G network after conducting a successful test of a standalone 5G data connection. The test was carried out with Ericsson’s new radio software and 5G cloud core platform using a smartphone test device equipped with the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System from Qualcomm. “This demonstrates that 5G network … [Read more...] about Ericsson and Qualcomm Complete Successful Test of Standalone 5G Connection
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