VodafoneThree’s Bold Move: Ericsson to Lead Radio Access Deployment
VodafoneThree awarded a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) deal to Nokia Oyj and Ericsson AB to extend the newly established mobile operator’s network throughout the United Kingdom. With the Swedish vendor selected to roll out its radio access network across 10,000 locations, Ericsson secured a somewhat larger portion of the deal. The company said in a statement on Monday that it will also modernize its core network. Moreover, 7,000 locations will receive Nokia’s RAN technology.
Vodafone has selected a number of strategic partners, including Samsung, Ericsson, and Nokia, to jointly deliver a future-ready network infrastructure covering 15 countries across Europe and Africa,
a representative for Vodafone Group
Ericsson and Nokia Score Major 5G Boost with Eight-Year Vodafone Deal
In recent years, operators have postponed costly upgrades, particularly in Europe. The eight-year, £2 billion deal gives the two Nordic manufacturers of 5G equipment a much-needed boost in the slow-growing mobile market. The agreement is a setback for Samsung Networks, which has had difficulty capturing a significant portion of the network equipment market despite operators’ desire to maintain competitors to Nokia and Ericsson. The Korean vendor’s efforts to create so-called OpenRAN, which enables operators to mix and match components from various suppliers, have received special assistance from Vodafone Group.
OpenRAN Pressure Mounts as VodafoneThree Leans on Nordic Telecom Leaders
The agreement is anticipated to improve network capacity and dependability in high-demand urban regions while hastening VodafoneThree‘s statewide 5G rollout. The increased participation of Ericsson and Nokia, according to industry observers, may establish new standards for UK telecom infrastructure, especially in terms of combining cutting-edge radio access technology with core network upgrades. Samsung’s little contribution, meanwhile, emphasizes the pressure from competitors on OpenRAN solutions and the difficulties in competing with well-established Nordic vendors. The contract may change the dynamics of the market as VodafoneThree strives to provide millions of subscribers with seamless access.
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