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How Ericsson technology, Rogers 5G connectivity at NORCAT lay the foundation for smart mines of the future
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Ericsson and Rogers Communications have deployed Canada’s first Ericsson Private 5G network at NORCAT’s mine in Sudbury, Ontario. The goal of this installation is to encourage innovation and pave the way for smart mines of the future.
Ericsson deploys Canada-made indoor 5G solution
In a national first, Ericsson today announced the launch of its Ottawa-developed Indoor Fusion 8828 5G solution. This state-of-the-art, compact 5G indoor solution seamlessly combines radio and baseband functionalities into one unit, revolutionizing indoor wireless connectivity to provide enhanced wireless coverage for consumers.
Rogers Turns on First-in-Canada 5G Advanced Network Technology
Rogers Communications announced it has started to deploy Ericsson 5G Advanced technology on its national network, a first for a Canadian operator, to enhance performance and capabilities for consumers and businesses.
Ericsson and Bell Canada successfully test AI-native link adaptation to boost network speed and efficiency
Bell Canada and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have conducted a successful field test of AI-native link adaptation – the first globally. This innovative technology uses real-time AI to dynamically adapt networks in response to changes in signal quality, interference, and other factors. The result is an enhanced user experience through increased throughput and spectral efficiency. This collaboration marks a significant breakthrough in applying artificial intelligence to improve the performance of radio access networks (RAN).
Xplore launches new ultra-fast wireless home Internet for rural Canada
Xplore Inc., a Canadian-based internet provider, announced the launch of 5G Ultra, a new generation of wireless home Internet.
Bell Canada and Nokia expand 5G partnership to accelerate innovation with Cloud and Open RAN deployment
Bell Canada and Nokia today announced a significant expansion of their 5G network infrastructure partnership, marking a major step forward in deploying Cloud RAN and paving the way for future Open RAN advancements.
Federal government strengthens Canada’s telecommunications ecosystem
$45 million investment will help with the development of 5G and advanced network technologies across the Canadian economy.
Ericsson and Government of Canada enhance Canada’s position as a global tech leader with expanded agreement
Ericsson and the Government of Canada today announced the signing of an expanded funding agreement that will see Ericsson invest more than CAD $630 million in its Canadian R&D operations, a substantial increase from last year’s announcement.
SaskTel expands 5G service to over 50 rural and Indigenous community and highway corridor cell sites
SaskTel announced it recently expanded its 5G network to North Grove – Buffalo Pound, La Ronge, Red Earth Cree Nation, and 50 other cell sites serving rural and Indigenous communities and several highway corridors. This latest expansion is part of SaskTel’s ongoing initiative to deliver next-generation and hyper-fast wireless connectivity to Saskatchewan residents and businesses. See the table below for a full list of communities and areas that have recently been upgraded to SaskTel 5G service.
Rogers starts to expand 5G network to rest of TTC subway system
Rogers Communications today announced it has started the next phase of construction of its cellular network in the TTC subway system to expand 5G services and access to 911 for all riders to the remaining underground tunnels.