(BRIEF) Appalachian Wireless, an East Kentucky Network (EKN) company, has settled on Ericsson for a multi-year radio access network (RAN) modernization task to bring the 5G generation to underserved communities in Eastern Kentucky. A virtual divide in rural America by expanding 5G capacity and policy and replacing outdated RAN devices with Ericsson Radio System solutions. Most of the upgrades are expected to be completed in 2023 and 2024.
(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, Oct. 17, 2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that Appalachian Wireless, an East Kentucky Network (EKN) company, has settled on Ericsson for a multi-year radio access network (RAN). ). ) modernization task to bring world-class 5G technologies to underserved communities in Appalachia. The partnership marks a step forward in connectivity and technological advancement for the mountain region, where Appalachian Wireless is the sole network provider for many homes and businesses.
“We are proud to partner with Appalachian Wireless on our shared adventure to bridge the rural virtual divide,” said Eric Boudriau, vice president and head of the Regional Carrier Customer Unit at Ericsson North America. of communities in Eastern Kentucky and usher in a new era of growth, economic opportunity, and connectivity in the region, powered by cutting-edge technology.
Appalachian Wireless aims to be the first regional carrier to deploy independent 5G (SA) to bridge the virtual divide in rural America. Through the modernization project, which is expected to be implemented over the next 3 years, Ericsson will expand its 5G capacity. and policies and repositioning of obsolete RAN devices with Ericsson Radio System solutions.
“For more than three decades, we have been committed to providing connectivity to consumers in Eastern Kentucky,” said Mike Johnson, CEO of Appalachian Wireless. “No other operator cares as much about Appalachia as we do, and we look forward to joining forces with Ericsson to meet the region’s developing desires as we prepare to roll out 5G. “
Ericsson is expected to upgrade its equipment, adding its market-leading Ericsson radio formula and power power software, with most modernization efforts taking place in 2023 and 2024.
In September 2022, Appalachian Wireless decided to have Ericsson modernize its network with 5G capabilities. As a component of the agreement, Ericsson has committed to modernize Appalachian Wireless’ network with its cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution for 5G SA deployment.
Ericsson has been connecting the U. S. to the U. S. We have been in the U. S. for approximately 120 years and our device is operational in all 50 states. While we offer infrastructure to many communications service providers across the country, we have been providing services to a large number of rural operators, adding nine of the 10 most sensible rural operators. in the country, for more than a decade.
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