ERICSSON SAID TUESDAY that it has received a $3.5 billion order from T-Mobile for its latest 5G New Radio (NR) hardware and software compliant with 3GPP standards for T-Mobile’s 5G nationwide 5G network rollout.
The contract also encompasses Ericsson’s digital services solutions, including dynamic orchestration, business support systems and Ericsson Cloud Core, enabling T-Mobile to rapidly launch 5G.
“We have recently decided to increase our investments in the U.S. to be closer to our leading customers and better support them with their accelerated 5G deployments; thereby bringing 5G to life for consumers and enterprises across the country”, said president and head of Ericsson North America Niklas Heuveldop, in the news release. “This agreement marks a major milestone for both companies. We are excited about our partnership with T-Mobile, supporting them to strengthen, expand and speed up the deployment of their nationwide 5G network.”
“While the other guys just make promises, we’re putting our money where our mouth is”, added T-Mobile CRO Neville Ray. “With this new Ericsson agreement we’re laying the groundwork for 5G – and with Sprint we can supercharge the 5G revolution.”
