Ericsson and Icelandic service provider, S\u00edminn, (Iceland Telecom) are partnering to ramp up the move towards 5G through a core network and radio access modernisation partnership.<\/p>\n
As part of its 5G preparations, S\u00edminn will modernise and expand its radio network and continue to deploy the 5G-ready Ericsson Radio System.<\/p>\n
The two companies will also conduct 5G trials enabled by Ericsson 5G New Radio and Ericsson Spectrum Sharing. S\u00edminn is eyeing the introduction of new IoT services on its 4G network \u2013 including Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) and Cat-M1. The agreement aims to accelerate the growth of Iceland\u2019s IoT ecosystem across diverse use cases. NB-IoT enables low data rate applications in extremely challenging radio conditions, for example, connecting utility meters and sensors.<\/p>\n
In addition to the radio network, S\u00edminn has also chosen Ericsson to modernise its core network including Ericsson Cloud Packet Core portfolio upgrades to support the transition from 4G to 5G.<\/p>\n
The deal includes geo-redundant Ericsson Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure operated on Ericsson\u2019s Blade Server Platform with Ericsson virtual User Data Consolidation, and Ericsson Fast VoLTE.<\/p>\n
Ericsson Fast VoLTE enables HD voice services with simultaneous LTE-speed surfing – paving the way for more advanced communication services.<\/p>\n
Orri Hauksson, CEO, S\u00edminn, said: \u201cWe will continue to provide our customers with access to world-class network infrastructure and the services needed to be competitive now and in the future. Our customers are used to S\u00edminn enabling their lives through our networks since 1906, we take that responsibility seriously. We are anxious to make the jump towards 5G with Ericsson\u2019s technology like we have for over 100 years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jenny Lindqvist, Head of Ericsson, Northern and Central Europe, said: \u201cThis agreement extends our strong, long-term partnership with S\u00edminn and supports the company in its journey towards 5G. It also shows that S\u00edminn is a front-runner in giving its customers access to the latest cutting-edge technology and services in the advanced Icelandic market.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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