Ericsson Media Release | February 13, 2024
American Samoa telecommunications and network services provider Bluesky and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announce the launch of Bluesky’s new 5G non-standalone (NSA) network at an event coinciding with the mobile operator’s 25th anniversary. did.
Bluesky board members, management, staff, representatives of Ericsson management and Bluesky’s parent company Amalgamated Telecom attended Bluesky’s new 5G NSA network launch event held at the Lex Lee Auditorium in Uturei CEO of Holdings Limited. American Samoan musician Jerome Gray was also photographed during a special performance at the launch event.
“Our primary focus has always been to provide high-speed connectivity to our customers, and the rollout of our 5G network represents a major step forward for the future of connectivity for the people of American Samoa. ” said Justin Tuiasosopo, CEO of Bluesky. “Today is an exciting day. BlueSky is a dedicated initiative aimed at establishing an entirely new mobile network aimed at providing 5G services to residents of American Samoa and throughout the entire island territory of American Samoa. and are making important developments in the program.”
“We are proud to help Bluesky provide high-quality connectivity to communities in American Samoa,” said Ericsson North America Vice President and Head of Customers Regional Carriers and Utilities says Eric Boudriou. “Bluesky is charting the path to a connected future, where innovation thrives, communication knows no limits, and the island is at the forefront of technological advancement. The future is now, and Bluesky is helping us lead the way. We are proud to be able to do this.”
The network boasts functional 5G capabilities. This technological leap promises significant advances in communications, with the promise of improved connectivity and faster data transfer speeds.
Bluesky and Ericsson announced their partnership in 2022, and modernization projects include Ericsson Radio System, Cloud Core, Cloud Unified Data Management, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solutions, and cloud support for 3G, 4G, and 5G non-standalone connectivity. Contains the execution environment. This modernization is an important milestone as Bluesky will now be able to offer 5G capabilities, enhancing mobile broadband and improving the user experience.
As part of Bluesky’s 5G launch event activities, Ericsson showcased its cutting-edge technology through demonstrations. Attendees were able to witness his 5G racing car with holographic video calls, latency network simulators, his futuristic 5G-enabled robot quadrupeds, and more. These demonstrations are intended to illustrate real-world application and network functionality.
At the launch event held at the Rex Lee Auditorium in Uturei, we were able to experience the groundbreaking technology first-hand. Bluesky offered the public the opportunity to witness a demonstration of his 5G products at Bluesky’s retail store in Nu’uuli. This opportunity allowed individuals to explore innovative demonstrations, interact with experts in the field, and gain insight into the transformative potential of the newly launched network.
