As we anticipated, the United Kingdom has focused heavily on Ericsson’s technology for the 5G , and now the partnership is further strengthened: the company recently announced that It will be a key partner for the implementation of next generation networks in London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff and other major cities in the UK, and will handle approximately half of total 5G traffic country .

Major British cities choose Ericsson for 5G RAN connectivity services

The collaboration between British Telecom and Ericsson for RAN (Radio Access Network) connectivity and 5G Core cloud native and dual-mode was launched at the beginning of 2020 and now enters a new phase, with Ericsson being partner end -to-end for the 5G of the English telecommunications giant: when the implementation is completed, Ericsson will manage about the 50% of British Telecom’s 5G traffic. Subsequently, the partnership will allow BT customers to offer new products and services that leverage 5G. As part of the agreement, Ericcson will not just manage the next generation network structure, and will modernize the existing 2G and 4G Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure of BT .

“ Our customers deserve the best network and we are delivering it. We are the leader in 5G in the UK and are thrilled to work with Ericsson as a key partner to maintain our market leadership “ – said Philip Jansen, CEO of British Telecom – “ Through this agreement we will continue to provide the best mobile experience for our customers. Lightning-fast speed 5G will help them develop their business, stream an increasing amount of content on our network and stay in touch with colleagues and friends around the world “.

” BT has a clear direction on how it intends to drive its 5G ambitions in the UK and we are delighted to work with them to achieve this “- explains Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson – “ As a partner for 5G Core already, we are happy to further consolidate our relationship with this agreement which will provide high performance and a secure 5G network to their customers in major UK cities. By developing 5G in these key areas, we are once again demonstrating our technology leadership in densely populated, high-traffic locations. 5G plays a vital role in meeting the UK’s digital ambitions, accelerating the digitization of the economy and spurring innovative next-generation wireless solutions for consumers and businesses. Thanks to the best 5G technology, the strong capacity of our supply chain and over 120 years of local presence in the UK, we are committed to implementing a reliable and secure 5G network together with BT “.