Ericsson selected to build LTE network for Rogers

Written by CE Staff May, 02 2011

ericsson_rbs6000.jpgAs part of this multi-year agreement, Ericsson expands its key supplier role with Rogers by delivering an end-to-end LTE network.

 

Ericsson will deploy all 4G/LTE radio sites with its new multi-standard radio base station, RBS 6000, and upgrade and expand Rogers' existing packet core network into an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network, supporting the new LTE network.

"This deal reaffirms Ericsson's leadership in LTE and further extends our long-standing relationship with Rogers.  Ericsson's LTE/EPC network will enable Rogers to deliver unique experiences for people and businesses thereby shaping the networked society," said Angel Ruiz, head of Ericsson North America.

"Ericsson has been a strategic, valued partner of ours for more than 25 years and we look forward to working with them to bring this next generation technology to Canadians," said Bob Berner, Executive Vice President Network and Chief Technology Officer of Rogers Communications Inc.

To date, Ericsson has signed commercial LTE contracts with six of seven of the top ranked operators by 2010 global revenue.  InNorth America, the world's fastest growing LTE market, we now have four LTE contracts with leading operators in the region.

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