PLANO, Texas, April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson
(NASDAQ: ERIC) will provide Nex-Tech Wireless, a Kansas-based wireless carrier, 5G technology
in order to help bridge the digital divide. Under the agreement,
Ericsson will provide 5G Evolved Packet Core and Radio Access
Network (RAN) supporting 5G NR Non-standalone (NSA) in key sites in
Nex-Tech Wireless' coverage areas in Kansas.
Rob Johnson, Head of Customer
Unit Regional Carriers for Ericsson North
America, said: "Through our partnership, Nex-Tech Wireless
is able to deliver 5G capabilities including Core and RAN to its
subscribers as they transition from 4G to 5G. We are excited to
work with Nex-Tech Wireless to bring them the best network possible
as they make this transition."
To assist Nex-Tech Wireless in bridging the digital divide,
Ericsson's 5G EPC and RAN enhancements will future proof existing
customer core assets via software updates in order to enable
support for new use cases that require improved latency and data
throughput guarantees. In addition, Nex-Tech Wireless will be
implementing Ericsson Spectrum Sharing technology, which will allow
the carrier to allocate spectrum assets efficiently based on
traffic demand using existing infrastructure – enabling a smoother
transition to 5G.
Jon Lightle, President and CEO of
Nex-Tech Wireless, said: "As we make the move to 5G, it is critical
that we have a seamless experience. Nex-Tech Wireless is excited to
work with Ericsson to deliver that experience and to bring 5G
capabilities to our customers in Kansas."
Nex-Tech Wireless and Ericsson also signed a deal in
September 2019 to roll out 600 MHz 5G
capabilities in key markets. The previous deal allowed Nex-Tech
Wireless to provide Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Wi-Fi calling
services utilizing Ericsson's cloud-based IP Multimedia Subsystem
(IMS) solution.
Nex-Tech Wireless expects to launch their 5G service by the
third quarter of 2020.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Ericsson helps expand 5G to rural US customers
Find out more about Ericsson 5G.
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Find out more about Ericsson 5G use case trials.
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About Nex-Tech Wireless
Nex-Tech Wireless, owned by Nex-Tech Inc./Rural Telephone,
Golden Belt Telephone and Tri-County Telephone is a premiere
wireless provider offering high-tech wireless solutions to
residents in over 40 counties of central and western Kansas as well as local coverage to 4 counties
in Colorado. Nex-Tech Wireless
focuses on providing its customers cutting edge technology
including data and mobile services, as well as the latest wireless
equipment and competitive wireless plans that provide nationwide
coverage. For more information, visit
www.nex-techwireless.com
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