All Ericsson articles – Page 6
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PremiumDT advances Ericsson‑powered energy pilot
Renewable energy‑powered mobile infrastructure trial moves to second phase.
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Strategy & ChangeVelocity, consistency, and privacy first: DT tackles metaverse challenges
Network technology, privacy, and identity management among priorities.
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PremiumVM O2 switches on Samsung’s 4G, 5G RAN lights
After more than six months of putting Samsung RAN kit through its paces in field tests, VM O2 flicks the switch on “multiple” 4G, 5G sites.
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Network & InfrastructureSlovakia prepares for 5G with 3.6GHz spectrum auction
Country’s four operators take home near-equal shares of available frequency.
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PremiumTesla keeps on rolling at HT
Croatian vendor points to recent 5G launch by Crnogorski Telekom.
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PeopleVictus Networks names new CEO
Ericsson’s Antonios Chondros takes the helm at Vodafone Greece’s network sharing joint venture with WIND Hellas. Chondros replaces Dionysis Grigoratos, who departed in February to join New SIA Greece.
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PremiumVi poised to swap out Huawei 4G for Nokia
News signals desire for distance from Chinese vendor. 5G trials underway with Ericsson and Nokia. Details for long-delayed 5G auction expected soon.
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PremiumVodafone goes 5G network slicing with Ericsson
Duo claims first successful lab trial for “on-demand” network slice. Set-up purportedly takes 30 minutes using “automated processes”. Guaranteed downlink speeds of 260Mbps apparently achieved.
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PremiumDT signs up first customer for 5G SA campus network
Prinzhorn picks DT and Ericsson based on their international reach. Low device availability highlighted as bottleneck for campus network deployment. DT joins German state-backed CampusOS project to drive open 5G campus networks.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone halts partnership with Russia’s MTS
14-year Partner Markets agreement suspended in response to Ukraine war and Russian sanctions.
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PremiumVodafone responds to Ukraine crisis on multiple fronts
Suspends 14-year Partner Markets agreement with Russia’s MTS. Vodafone Foundation deploys portable base stations to support refugees in Hungary and donates humanitarian aid. OpCos offer free calls and texts to Ukraine, and free roaming for customers remaining in the country. Vodafone Ukraine blocks roamers from Russia and supports customers ...
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PremiumTesla back at the wheel for HT Mostar
NatCo sticks to familiar script in choosing enabler for network management upgrade.
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PremiumEricsson benefits from Huawei 5GC fade-out in Spain
Telefónica España reportedly awards contract to Swedish supplier for 5G core. Huawei gear apparently to be replaced, although unclear the extent of Ericsson’s installation. More than 50% of Ericsson R&D on 5GC done in Madrid.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Group: another Newcastle call centre to get refurb
Ericsson meetup for tech team; Second Newcastle call centre set for facelift; Osborne misses out as BT’s M&A chaperone boosts takings.
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PremiumO2 advances SDN control in microwave network
Simplified, harmonised network management for microwave backhaul. Another step for SDN- and AI-based network automation.
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Public AffairsEricsson loses latest skirmish in Telefónica Avatar saga
Ericsson blocked from unilaterally changing working conditions for employees transferred from Telefónica in 2010 in conjunction with the AltamirA platform acquisition. A renewed deal linked to the platform removes Telefónica’s minimum spend commitment.
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Network & InfrastructureTPG cites 5G momentum in Aussie auction snub
Australian operator TPG Telecom did not pick up any blocks in the 900MHz auction, with CEO Berroeta claiming its portfolio is strong enough already. TPG’s 5G network live on 700MHz, with 26GHz trials underway. Rivals Optus and Telstra share the spoils in TPG’s absence.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Ofcom sticks to its guns on paired 2.1GHz spectrum
Spanish operators to continue to pay “RTVE tax” into 2023; Ofcom stays firm on paired 2.1GHz spectrum pricing, but will consult further on unpaired 2.1GHz spectrum fees.
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PremiumVi goes 5G network slicing with Nokia
Trial in Gandhinagar purportedly enables high-resolution VR content. TRAI sets deadlines for consultation process with “stakeholders” on auction rules for delayed 5G spectrum auction.
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PremiumT-Mobile Poland trials standalone 5G
Suppliers not named, but Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung could all be contenders. Poland joins Czech Republic, Germany, and Greece as Group 5G SA trial markets.