- Partnership includes Ericsson Radio System installed base
- Ericsson Spectrum Sharing enables extended 5G coverage on
existing LTE spectrum
WASHINGTON, July 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson's (NASDAQ:
ERIC) 5G technology leadership was at the heart of Vodafone UK's
launch of 5G for consumer and business customers in London today - July
3. The spectacular cityscape views of London's Sky
Garden hosted a dedicated launch event powered by Ericsson
5G technology, including a virtual demonstration with highlights
from the latest Ericsson ConsumerLab Report: 5G Consumer
Potential.
In London, Ericsson will
provide comprehensive 5G coverage based on the latest Ericsson
Radio System portfolio. This includes the latest Baseband 6630 and
Massive MIMO 6488 products to enable 5G on the 3.5GHz frequency.
Combined with LTE, this will achieve speeds up to 10 times faster
than 4G for 5G users with much lower latency.
Ericsson Radio System's unique dynamic spectrum sharing
functionality will also enable Vodafone to extend 5G coverage over
a wide area, leveraging 4G spectrum on existing Ericsson Radio
System infrastructure.
In accordance with the 5G Consumer Potential report findings,
access to 5G connectivity is hotly anticipated by UK consumers, who
expect to use 10-12 times more mobile data on average on new 5G
devices. Vodafone UK's 5G launch will be welcomed by the four out
of every ten subscribers identified by the research who face issues
caused by network congestion in crowded and dense urban areas.
Scott Petty, Chief Technology
Officer, Vodafone UK, says: "Today, we are switching on 5G in seven
UK cities, including London.
Backed by our largest ever investment in the capital and new
unlimited data plans, in partnership with Ericsson we are enabling
Londoners to access an ultra-fast 5G and 4G network without any
limits."
Arun Bansal, President and Head
of Europe & Latin America, Ericsson, says: "As the
recognized leader in driving 5G in Europe, we are delighted to launch Vodafone
UK's 5G network in London. We have
a history of working in close partnership with Vodafone and we have
done so again in 5G with fast, efficient and customer-focused
delivery of Ericsson Radio System 5G technology. Our unique
spectrum sharing abilities will also enable Vodafone to extend the
scope of 5G in its network."
Find out more about Ericsson 5G.
Find out more about Ericsson Spectrum Sharing.
Find out more about Ericsson's other publicly announced 5G
contracts.
Find out more about Ericsson's 5G partnerships.
Ericsson ConsumerLab Report: 5G Consumer Potential
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