Ericsson partnered with Telus to launch and optimize its 5G Standalone (5G SA) network from coast to coast.
Until now, Telus only offered 5G SA in select locations.
Rogers also began rolling out 5G SA powered by Ericsson in December 2020 and rolled out the service two years later, but the Google Pixel is the only smartphone certified to work on Rogers’ standalone network. It was only available on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. . New mobile phone manufacturers have not yet been certified.
Built using new 5G cores and operating independently from existing 4G infrastructure, 5G SA is said to enable features such as ultra-low latency and faster speeds.
Network slicing also enables better monetization options. Providers and their customers can choose to allocate different parts of the network to suit their customized connectivity needs. For example, operators can allocate slices to online emergency services that require low latency and high reliability.
Telus’ 5G SA network leverages Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core solution, which allows the new 5G core network architecture to coexist with the deployed 4G core network.
Ericsson said the technology will open the door to a wide range of consumer, IoT, enterprise and public safety applications, as well as innovations such as connected cars, cloud gaming, and virtual and augmented reality. .
“This is a big moment for both Telus and Ericsson as we celebrate the strengthening of our standalone 5G network across Canada,” said Janet Eyleqvist, President of Ericsson Canada. “We are excited to work with our partners at Telus to foster connectivity and innovation in Canada with this next generation of his 5G technology.”
