Three Ireland partners with Shannon University of Technology (TUS) to trial 5G SA technology
Irish telco Three has claimed to be the first operator to launch 5G Standalone (5G SA) in Ireland, with the aim of improving services for businesses and consumers.
Ericsson’s 5G SA network will initially be operational on a pilot basis and will be made available to selected business customers who will have the opportunity to test and trial its capabilities.
Telcos believe that 5G SA technology can be used in a wide range of applications, including remote control of unmanned moving vehicles and equipment, logistics inventory robots, enhanced augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR), real-time manufacturing process control, and more. He emphasized that it promotes possibilities. sports analysis etc.
5G SA also offers network slicing, which allows Three to build virtual end-to-end networks tailored to specific business requirements.
David Hennessy, CTO of Three Ireland, said: “5G standalone is the next evolution of 5G technology as it completely moves away from dependence on 4G and moves to 5G core technology. This is just the beginning of true 5G, leveraging advanced technologies and We will see a wide range of possibilities to improve connectivity and improve the user experience for different types of devices.”
As part of this initiative, Three Ireland partnered with Shannon University of Technology (TUS) to begin testing 5G SA technology and demonstrating its capabilities in real-world scenarios. The trial is initially scheduled to last one year, but may be extended.
“We are pleased to partner with Three Ireland in the launch of 5G standalone technology in Ireland and to work with them in advancing use case studies for this technology. There’s no doubt that our lives are increasingly being enhanced by technology, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of the next advancement: 5G. 5G is a technology that has the potential to enhance and improve business performance well into the future,” said Enda Fallon. , Head of Computer and Software Engineering at TUS.
John Griffin, Head of Ericsson Ireland, said that by being the first in Ireland to introduce 5G standalone capability to a public network, Three will be able to meet growing connectivity demands from consumers and businesses who require premium performance. He said he could respond. “Network technology that delivers tailored speeds, latency and reliability will enable Three Ireland to support innovative applications and services that drive growth in new markets and benefit industry and society across the country. ,” Griffin said.
