Ericsson has entered into a multi-year agreement with Rogers, to deliver an end-to-end LTE network.
Under the agreement, Ericsson will deploy all 4G/LTE radio sites with its new multi-standard radio base station, RBS 6000, and upgrade and expand Rogers’ existing packet core network into an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network, supporting the new LTE network.
Ericsson North America head Angel Ruiz said the company’s LTE/EPC network will enable Rogers to deliver unique experiences for people and businesses thereby shaping the networked society.
LTE, the next generation of mobile communication technology, enables the transfer of huge amounts of data in an efficient way, optimising the use of the frequency spectrum.
In addition, with increased speed and decreased latency, consumers can experience an array of apps (real-time Web, online gaming, social media collaboration and video conferencing) and while on the move, the company said.
Ericsson North America head Angel Ruiz said the deal reaffirms Ericsson’s leadership in LTE and further extends their long-standing relationship with Rogers.
Ruiz said, "Ericsson’s LTE/EPC network will enable Rogers to deliver unique experiences for people and businesses thereby shaping the networked society."
Rogers Communications network executive vice-president Bob Berner said, "Ericsson has been a strategic, valued partner of ours for more than 25 years and we look forward to working with them to bring this next generation technology to Canadians."
