PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nex-Tech
Wireless, a Kansas-based wireless
carrier, has signed a deal with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to
modernize its network including the ability to service specific
markets with 5G capabilities.
To assist in modernizing its network, Ericsson will provide
Nex-Tech Wireless with its Fast VoLTE Launch solution, a full-stack
industrialized and validated virtual IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)
on Ericsson BSP8100, to enable HD quality voice over LTE (VoLTE),
Wi-Fi calling, and future-enriched communication services on a
range of devices across LTE, Wi-Fi and future 5G access.
In addition to the upgrades, Nex-Tech Wireless is rolling out
600Mhz 5G capable sites in specific markets, where Ericsson will
provide 3GPP standards-based 5G New Radio (NR) hardware and
software capabilities, together with virtual EPC upgrades of the
Cloud Core network, so that the carrier can deploy 5G when
ready.
Jon Lightle, President and CEO,
Nex-Tech Wireless, said: "Ericsson has been our trusted partner in
bringing LTE service to our customers. We're excited to work with
them again to bring better voice services to our network, and to
lay the groundwork for the next generation of mobile technology in
5G."
Rob Johnson, Head of Customer
Unit Regional Carriers for Ericsson North
America, said: "This agreement allows Nex-Tech Wireless to
deliver outstanding VoLTE service to their customers while
preparing their network for the transition to 5G. The upgrade to a
cloud-based IMS core will bring customers the highest-quality voice
and communication services experience today while looking ahead to
the future."
The solutions launched in June. Ericsson has collaborated with
Nex-Tech Wireless in the past on over 350 LTE sites across the
Midwest.
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About Nex-Tech Wireless
Nex-Tech Wireless, owned by Nex-Tech Inc./Rural Telephone,
Golden Belt Telephone and Tri-County Telephone is a premiere
wireless provider offering high-tech wireless solutions to
residents in over 40 counties of central and western Kansas as well as local coverage to 4 counties
in Colorado. Nex-Tech Wireless
focuses on providing its customers cutting edge technology
including data and mobile services, as well as the latest wireless
equipment and competitive wireless plans that provide nationwide
coverage. For more information, visit
www.nex-techwireless.com
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