- Ericsson will upgrade existing radio access network (RAN) and
core equipment
- The solution will include the Ericsson Radio System,
industry-leading Cloud Core, and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) with
a 5G-capable RAN across 115 sites in Montana and North
Dakota
PLANO,
Texas, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sagebrush
Cellular, an affiliate of Nemont Telephone Cooperative, announced
today that it will partner with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to
modernize its network with 5G capabilities. Based in rural
Montana, the company is the only
source of voice and broadband services for many Montana residents, making its deployment a
critical milestone for the communities it serves.
"Our communities rely on us for mobility and broadband, and
we're always looking for ways to bring enhanced service offerings
to our customers," says Mike
Kilgore, CEO at Sagebrush. "We look forward to partnering
with Ericsson to add cutting-edge equipment and technologies to our
network equipment roster as we prepare to deploy 5G."
"Ericsson is committed to supporting communication service
providers with the most robust and high-performing network
solutions. We have the people, technology and experience to move
the industry forward – and partnering with communications service
providers like Sagebrush allows us to make a real impact," said
Eric Boudriau, Vice President and
Head of Customer Unit Regional Carriers, Ericsson North America.
Ericsson is slated to provide tower services and upgrade all
existing RAN and core equipment. The equipment includes the
Ericsson Radio System, industry-leading Cloud Core, IP Multimedia
Subsystem (IMS), and Ericsson NFVI. Following the Federal
Communications Commission mandate to replace equipment for
increased security, the solution will be deployed across 115 sites
in Montana and North Dakota.
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