STOCKHOLM, October 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ericsson Eric has signed a long-term strategic 5G contract with Indian communications service provider (CSP) Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. (Jio) to launch 5G Standalone (SA) in the country.
The announcement follows the award of 5G spectrum in the recently concluded auctions in India. This is the first partnership between Jio and Ericsson to build a radio access network in the country.
partnership announcement, Akash AmbaniChairman of Reliance Jio, says: “We are excited to partner with Ericsson for Jio’s 5G SA rollout. Jio changed the digital landscape India with the launch of LTE services in 2016. We are confident that Jio’s 5G network will accelerate of India digitization and will serve as the basis for realizing our nation’s Digital India vision.”
Jio’s standalone 5G network deployment represents a major leap in technology as it modernizes network infrastructure to deliver a truly transformative 5G experience for consumers and businesses. 5G SA’s capabilities are expected to drive innovation and build a resilient 5G ecosystem and provide advanced services.
Ericsson’s energy-efficient 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products and solutions (from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio) and E-band microwave cellular transport solutions are deployed in the 5G network for Jio.
All products and solutions will be deployed in newly built 5G SA networks designed to maximize the benefits of 5G for CSPs and their customers, whether they are individual subscribers or enterprise and industrial customers.
Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, says: “India is building a world-class digital infrastructure that will drive innovation, job creation and entrepreneurship across the country. We are excited to partner with Jio on these ambitions, via Ericsson 5G standalone connectivity, which will be a key catalyst in achieving these digital transformation goals in society, business and industry.”
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