- New milestone in the collaboration between Ericsson and
Proximus in Belgium, including 5G
Core implementation and 4G Core modernization
- Ericsson trusted to provide the core element of the mobile
network, a central and security-relevant component
-Efficient total cost of ownership and smooth migration to 5G
made possible with Ericsson dual-mode 5G Core, combining multiple
functions into a common, cloud-native platform
KISTA, Sweden, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To build its 5G
network, Proximus has chosen Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to implement a
new 5G Core network on the Belgian operator's cloud infrastructure.
The cloud-native solution is based on Ericsson's dual-mode 5G Core,
which will also be used for the renewal of the 4G network.
Geert Standaert, Chief Network
Business Unit of Proximus says: "The decision to collaborate with
Ericsson is an important step in the execution of our network
strategy. Proximus is committed to building the best gigabit
network for Belgium, and the
renewal of our mobile network equipment is a key element in this
strategy for the coming years. Together with Ericsson, we will work
hard to build a best-in-class, energy-efficient, and future-proof
mobile network for the benefit of the entire country."
5G is the key to empowering new services and use cases for
consumers, enterprises, and society at large. With unprecedented
speed and flexibility, 5G carries more data with greater
responsiveness and reliability than ever before. Proximus is
utilizing Ericsson's dual-mode 5G Core solution, which is fully
designed for cloud deployment and consists of Cloud Packet Core,
Cloud UDM and Policy and Signaling Controller products. By
combining Evolved Packet Core and 5G Core network functions into a
common cloud-native platform, Proximus will enjoy both efficient
total cost of ownership and a smooth transition to 5G.
For both companies, this will be the first large scale
collaboration in Belgium.
Arun Bansal, President of
Europe and Latin America, says: "The core is a crucial
part of any network. With decades of experience and live 5G
networks all over the world, Proximus has chosen Ericsson to
deliver reliable, sustainable and secure connectivity. Our
cloud-native solutions mean an efficient transition to a
future-proof network, and with our leading 5G portfolio, we are
ready to support the market leaders in Belgium to deliver 5G. 5G will be critical
national infrastructure in realizing Belgium's digital future, boosting investment
in the country and driving the digital economy."
Ericsson currently has 111 commercial 5G agreements or contracts
with unique operators globally, including 65 live networks.
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