In a four-year deal, Telia has expanded Ericsson’s Radio Access Network (RAN) cooperation throughout its mobile networks in Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, and Estonia.
In addition to providing improved capabilities and increased network speeds, capacity, and coverage, the alliance will help future-proof Telia’s infrastructure and support creative commercial and mission-critical use-cases.
Telia’s improved network capabilities, which are based on Ericsson technology, are intended to assist the company’s autonomous networks agenda and accelerate innovation and efficiency for their clients in sectors including manufacturing and logistics.
The most recent Ericsson RAN capabilities will also assist Telia’s business- and mission-critical communications clients in sectors like public safety, defense, healthcare, transportation, and utilities. In its five direct-to-consumer markets, Telia oversees 26 million subscriptions.
Alexandra Fürst, Telia Company Chief Technology & Information Officer, says,
“The Nordic and Baltic regions are already home to some of the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure. Telia’s secure and sustainable networks are relied upon by millions of customers every day, from people to public services and industries. This partnership with Ericsson will help us to stay at the technological forefront and power use-cases that can drive economic growth and improve quality of life across societies, reinforcing Telia’s position as a trusted and progressive partner.”
Niclas Backlund, Head of Sweden and Baltics, Ericsson, mentions,
“Advances in network performance, programmability, resilience and security are helping to drive innovation in the digital economy. Such capabilities provide service providers with new opportunities to engage with their enterprise customers. Ericsson is proud to strengthen our longstanding partnership with Telia in the Nordic and Baltic region to deliver world-class connectivity for communities, enterprises and industries.”