- Ericsson will modernize Pine Cellular's existing 3G/4G
equipment to 5G-ready products and solutions across radio and
core
- Pine Cellular will be able to offer upgraded mobility and
broadband services for an improved user experience
- Upgrade includes more than 140 sites in Pine Cellular's
network
PLANO,
Texas, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pine
Cellular, a regional telecommunications company serving
southeastern Oklahoma, has
selected Ericsson to modernize its existing 3G/4G equipment to
5G-ready products and solutions.
With this modernization, Pine Cellular will be able to offer
upgraded mobility and broadband services, resulting in an improved
user experience for their subscribers.
"The key to our success has been our local commitment and desire
to improve the communities we serve," said Jerry Whisenhunt, General Manager of Pine
Cellular. "We needed a partner that could provide the latest
technology so we could continue to grow our business, and we felt
Ericsson had the best products and solutions to make this upgrade
successful."
Headquartered in Broken Bow,
Okla., Pine Cellular is part of the Pine family of companies
which started offering telephone service in 1911 and has grown to
provide Cellular, IPTV, and Fiber to the Home. Under the agreement,
Ericsson will modernize the existing core, radio access network
(RAN), microwave and router equipment across more than 140 sites in
Pine Cellular's network.
Ericsson will provide its industry-leading Cloud Packet Core, as
well its innovative Ericsson Radio System, MINI-LINK and Router
6000 products and solutions. This robust portfolio of products and
solutions will allow Pine to expand its connectivity footprint,
reach more customers, and continue delivering high-speed internet
to rural America.
"Pine recognized the need for reliable 5G-ready networks to
bring connectivity to businesses and consumers," said Charles Hamby, Vice President of Sales with
Customer Unit Regional Carriers, Ericsson
North America. "We're proud they've chosen Ericsson for this
important work that will help bridge the digital divide and bring
fast, reliable broadband service for all."
As a trusted partner to all the major service providers and many
regional carriers across the country, Ericsson is committed to
supporting the market through the most advanced technology and
services.
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