TORONTO – Wireless developers in Western Canada can now test their new wireless applications on a 3G network in real-world situations to help them ready the technology for market.
Ericsson will supply Vancouver-based Wavefront with HSPA radio access equipment and access to its Montreal test facility, one of the largest in Canada.
"Ericsson’s network test lab at Wavefront connects innovators on the West Coast with the testing resources of the world’s leading telecom infrastructure company," said Wavefront president James Maynard, in the announcement. "Without a doubt, this contribution from Ericsson Canada will lead to more Canadian mobile applications reaching the global marketplace."
Ericsson will provide access to a basic core network and application services with a variety of nodes including a circuit-switched core, packet core, and a Radio Network Controller (RNC). An Ericsson RBS 3206 base station will be used for the HSPA radio connectivity.
"The final piece of the puzzle for most wireless applications developers is testing their technology on a large-scale network," said Mark Henderson, president and CEO of Ericsson Canada, in the announcement. "With this connection, developers now have convenient and affordable access to such a network as well as the support of our world-leading Montreal Testing Facilities."
