In June 2022, Telus began deploying 3.5 GHz spectrum into its existing 5G wireless network.
Ericsson has partnered with Canadian telecommunications company Telus to launch and optimize a 5G standalone (5G SA) network at the national level, the former said in a release.
The 5G SA network will be delivered through Ericsson’s cloud-native dual-mode 5G core solution, enabling advanced 5G services, the vendor said.
“This is a big moment for both Telus and Ericsson as we celebrate the strengthening of our standalone 5G network across Canada,” said Janet Eylekvist, 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.”
Ericsson noted that 5G SA networks will reduce latency, increase efficiency, optimize spectrum utilization and improve reliability. Another feature of 5G SA is the ability to support network slicing. This allows Telus and its customers to allocate different parts of the network to suit specific use cases.
“This network is purpose-built to power the 5G ecosystem,” said Jerome Bilot, vice president of platform technology and services at Telus Networks. “Our new standalone network delivers unprecedented speeds and low latency, enabling next-generation 5G edge computing and IoT technology across industries and organizations. From self-driving cars to enhanced public safety and From medical technology to medical technology, the Telus 5G standalone network provides the foundational connectivity to drive innovation in Canada, and we look forward to continued collaboration with Ericsson technologies.”
Telus began deploying 3.5 GHz spectrum in its existing 5G wireless network in June 2022, delivering increased capacity, lower latency, and faster speeds to customers in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Edmonton, and Victoria.
Telus noted that its 3.5 GHz spectrum will enable multi-access edge computing (MEC) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, while facilitating important advances in health, agriculture, energy, transportation, and manufacturing.
Telus previously selected Samsung Electronics as its 5G network infrastructure supplier in June 2020. Telus also said European vendors Ericsson and Nokia also helped roll out its 5G network.
