Ericsson and Telstra pioneer the first programmable network in Asia-Pacific
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Telstra have announced a four-year partnership to deploy Asia-Pacific's first programmable network with 5G Advanced capabilities. The deal involves upgrading Telstra's radio access network with Ericsson's next-generation Open RAN-ready hardware solutions and implementing AI-driven automation for network management.
The transformation aims to double 5G capacity and deliver improved service consistency, coverage depth, and speeds while reducing energy consumption. The network will enable customized connectivity solutions for consumers and enterprises, moving away from one-size-fits-all services. The implementation includes Ericsson's Massive MIMO radios, RAN Compute solutions, and the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP).
This partnership is also linked to Aduna, a global venture announced in September 2024, which aims to combine and sell network APIs globally to drive innovation in digital services. The venture includes major telecom players and seeks to make advanced network capabilities accessible to developers worldwide.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) e Telstra hanno annunciato una partnership quadriennale per implementare la prima rete programmabile dell'Asia-Pacifico con capacità 5G Advanced. L'accordo prevede l'aggiornamento della rete di accesso radio di Telstra con le soluzioni hardware di nuova generazione pronte per Open RAN di Ericsson e l'implementazione di automazione guidata dall'IA per la gestione della rete.
La trasformazione mira a raddoppiare la capacità 5G e offrire una maggiore coerenza del servizio, una copertura più profonda e velocità elevate, riducendo al contempo il consumo energetico. La rete abiliterà soluzioni di connettività personalizzate per consumatori e imprese, allontanandosi dai servizi standardizzati. L'implementazione include le radio Massive MIMO di Ericsson, le soluzioni RAN Compute e la Piattaforma di Automazione Intelligente di Ericsson (EIAP).
Questa partnership è anche collegata ad Aduna, un'iniziativa globale annunciata nel settembre 2024, che mira a combinare e vendere API di rete a livello globale per promuovere l'innovazione nei servizi digitali. L'iniziativa comprende importanti operatori di telecomunicazioni e cerca di rendere le capacità avanzate della rete accessibili agli sviluppatori in tutto il mondo.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) y Telstra han anunciado una asociación de cuatro años para implementar la primera red programable de Asia-Pacífico con capacidades 5G Advanced. El acuerdo implica la actualización de la red de acceso radio de Telstra con las soluciones de hardware de próxima generación preparadas para Open RAN de Ericsson e implementar automatización impulsada por IA para la gestión de la red.
La transformación tiene como objetivo duplicar la capacidad 5G y ofrecer una mayor consistencia en el servicio, una mayor profundidad de cobertura y velocidades más rápidas, al tiempo que reduce el consumo de energía. La red permitirá soluciones de conectividad personalizadas para consumidores y empresas, alejándose de los servicios estándar. La implementación incluye las radios Massive MIMO de Ericsson, las soluciones RAN Compute y la Plataforma de Automatización Inteligente de Ericsson (EIAP).
Esta asociación también está vinculada a Aduna, una iniciativa global anunciada en septiembre de 2024, que tiene como objetivo combinar y vender API de red a nivel mundial para impulsar la innovación en los servicios digitales. La iniciativa incluye a importantes actores de telecomunicaciones y busca hacer que las capacidades avanzadas de la red sean accesibles para desarrolladores en todo el mundo.
에릭슨 (NASDAQ: ERIC)과 텔스트라가 아시아 태평양 최초의 프로그래머블 네트워크를 5G Advanced 기능으로 구축하기 위한 4년 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 계약은 텔스트라의 무선 접속 네트워크를 에릭슨의 차세대 Open RAN 준비 하드웨어 솔루션으로 업그레이드하고 네트워크 관리를 위한 AI 기반 자동화를 구현하는 것을 포함합니다.
이번 변환의 목표는 5G 용량을 두 배로 늘리는 것이며, 서비스 일관성, 커버리지 깊이 및 속도를 향상시키고 에너지 소비를 줄이는 것입니다. 이 네트워크는 소비자와 기업을 위한 맞춤형 연결 솔루션을 가능하게 하여 일률적인 서비스에서 벗어납니다. 구현에는 에릭슨의 대규모 MIMO 라디오, RAN 컴퓨팅 솔루션 및 에릭슨 지능형 자동화 플랫폼 (EIAP)이 포함됩니다.
이번 파트너십은 2024년 9월에 발표된 글로벌 벤처인 아두나와도 연결되어 있으며, 이는 네트워크 API를 전 세계적으로 결합하고 판매하여 디지털 서비스 혁신을 촉진하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 벤처에는 주요 통신사들이 포함되어 있으며, 전 세계 개발자들이 고급 네트워크 기능을 접근할 수 있도록 하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) et Telstra ont annoncé un partenariat de quatre ans pour déployer le premier réseau programmable d'Asie-Pacifique avec des capacités 5G Advanced. L'accord implique la mise à niveau du réseau d'accès radio de Telstra avec les solutions matérielles de nouvelle génération prêtes pour Open RAN d'Ericsson et l'implémentation d'une automatisation pilotée par l'IA pour la gestion du réseau.
La transformation vise à doubler la capacité 5G et à offrir une meilleure cohérence de service, une profondeur de couverture et des vitesses accrues tout en réduisant la consommation d'énergie. Le réseau permettra des solutions de connectivité personnalisées pour les consommateurs et les entreprises, s'éloignant des services standardisés. L'implémentation comprend les radios Massive MIMO d'Ericsson, les solutions RAN Compute et la Plateforme d'Automatisation Intelligente d'Ericsson (EIAP).
Ce partenariat est également lié à Aduna, une initiative mondiale annoncée en septembre 2024, qui vise à combiner et à vendre des API de réseau à l'échelle mondiale pour stimuler l'innovation dans les services numériques. L'initiative comprend des acteurs majeurs des télécommunications et cherche à rendre les capacités avancées du réseau accessibles aux développeurs du monde entier.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) und Telstra haben eine vierjährige Partnerschaft angekündigt, um das erste programmierbare Netzwerk im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum mit 5G Advanced-Funktionen zu implementieren. Der Vertrag beinhaltet die Aufrüstung des Radiozugangsnetzes von Telstra mit Ericssons Hardware-Lösungen der nächsten Generation, die für Open RAN bereit sind, sowie die Implementierung von KI-gesteuerter Automatisierung für das Netzwerkmanagement.
Die Transformation zielt darauf ab, die 5G-Kapazität zu verdoppeln und eine verbesserte Servicekonsistenz, tiefere Abdeckung und höhere Geschwindigkeiten zu bieten, während der Energieverbrauch gesenkt wird. Das Netzwerk wird maßgeschneiderte Konnektivitätslösungen für Verbraucher und Unternehmen ermöglichen und sich von standardisierten Dienstleistungen entfernen. Die Implementierung umfasst Ericssons Massive MIMO-Radios, RAN-Compute-Lösungen und die Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP).
Diese Partnerschaft ist auch mit Aduna verbunden, einem globalen Unternehmen, das im September 2024 angekündigt wurde und darauf abzielt, Netzwerk-APIs weltweit zu kombinieren und zu verkaufen, um Innovationen in digitalen Dienstleistungen voranzutreiben. Das Unternehmen umfasst bedeutende Telekommunikationsunternehmen und strebt an, Entwicklern weltweit den Zugang zu fortschrittlichen Netzwerkfunktionen zu ermöglichen.
- First programmable network deployment in Asia-Pacific region
- Expected to double 5G capacity
- Will enable new revenue streams through API monetization
- Improves operational efficiency through AI and automation
- Reduces energy consumption
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This landmark partnership between Ericsson and Telstra represents a strategic coup in the telecommunications infrastructure market, with several key implications for Ericsson's business trajectory and investor value proposition:
Revenue Diversification and Growth Catalysts: The implementation of programmable network capabilities opens up multiple revenue streams beyond traditional connectivity services. By enabling API-based services through the Aduna venture, Ericsson positions itself to capture value from the growing developer ecosystem, potentially transforming its revenue model from pure infrastructure sales to recurring service-based income.
Competitive Moat Enhancement: The deployment of Open RAN-ready solutions, combined with AI-driven network management capabilities, creates significant technical barriers to entry. This first-mover advantage in the Asia-Pacific region strengthens Ericsson's competitive position against both traditional competitors and emerging Open RAN players.
Operational Leverage: The integration of the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP) promises substantial operational efficiencies for network management. The self-healing and AI-driven optimization capabilities should translate into higher margins through reduced maintenance costs and improved network utilization.
Market Expansion Potential: This deployment serves as a powerful reference case for other operators in the Asia-Pacific region, potentially catalyzing similar deployments. The successful implementation could accelerate Ericsson's market penetration in other regions seeking to modernize their network infrastructure.
The partnership's focus on enabling Industry 4.0 applications and enterprise-specific solutions positions Ericsson to capture value from the growing industrial digitalization trend, representing a significant expansion beyond traditional telecom infrastructure revenue streams.
- Four-year deployment will put Telstra's network, and related offerings, among global frontrunners
- Network capabilities will drive differentiated connectivity for Telstra's consumer and enterprise customers and create new monetization opportunities
- Accelerates innovation from wider ecosystems via network APIs
Under the four-year deal, Telstra will upgrade its radio access network (RAN) with Ericsson's next-generation Open RAN-ready hardware solutions and 5G Advanced software. It will also implement AI and automation to optimize network management through self-detection and self-healing capabilities.
The transformation will power Telstra with one of the most advanced, resilient and reliable 5G networks in the world. Telstra's programmable network will provide a platform for innovative application development and the ability to tailor superior connectivity to the unique requirements of its customers, including new performance-based offerings.
Further, it will open the network to tech innovators from wider ecosystems via network APIs (Application Programming Interfaces).
The adoption and acceleration in uptake of network APIs, and how they can drive telecom industry monetization opportunities, is also the focus of the recently announced global venture, Aduna, of which Ericsson and Telstra are founding members. Telstra's new 5G Advanced network capabilities will be central to the delivery of such API-based services.
The high-performing capabilities of the 5G Standalone (5G SA) solutions involved are also key to enabling the next-generation use cases and developer innovation that will make Industry 4.0 a reality in
Vicki Brady, CEO of Telstra, says, "We are at an inflection point, where customer needs for technology and connectivity are becoming more sophisticated, requiring a step change in how connectivity is delivered and consumed. At the same time, demand for mobile data on our network has tripled over the past five years.
"Through our partnership with Ericsson, the first-of-its-kind for any operator across
"With a programmable network we will move from a one-size-fits all proposition, to being able to deliver more sophisticated use cases and commercial models to provide a differentiated and more tailored connectivity experience to customers."
Börje Ekholm, President and CEO, Ericsson, says: "High-performing programmable networks are the building blocks to digitalize enterprises and nations. Telstra - a longstanding early adopter partner of Ericsson - is set to enjoy the benefits that Ericsson 5G Standalone connectivity will bring. This faster, more secure, and differentiated connectivity will transform consumer and enterprise experiences and enable developers to use 5G technologies to experiment, innovate, and build game-changing applications. Through this deal, Telstra is also empowering Australians - from single developers to the nation's largest industries - to play their part in ensuring
OTHER TELSTRA BENEFITS
The new network will maximize Telstra's spectrum investments and operational efficiency. It aims to double 5G capacity, deliver improved consistency of service, increase depth of coverage, increase uplink and downlink speeds, and reduce energy consumption.
In addition, it will enable the transformation of traditional one-size fits all mobile services towards differentiated connectivity, where consumers and enterprises can create their own service experience.
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Solutions include Ericsson's Open RAN-ready Massive MIMO radios and new RAN Compute solutions as well as Ericsson's latest 5G Advanced subscriptions to deliver new services, drive operational efficiency, and increase performance. The scope also includes Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP), Ericsson's open network management and automation platform for open, multi-vendor and multi-technology networks, supporting all 4G and 5G RAN.
EIAP will improve network management and automation by leveraging EIAP and developer eco-system tools to create and deploy custom applications (rApps) that employ advanced automation techniques, including machine learning and AI, to optimize the network and deliver improved sustainable operations.
This latest partnership extension builds on Ericsson and Telstra's long-standing collaboration across radio access networks, core, optical, transport and business support systems.
ADUNA
In addition to Ericsson and Telstra, the founding members of Aduna are América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Vodafone.
The venture was announced in September 2024, with the company name announced in January 2025. It aims to combine and sell network APIs on a global scale to spur innovation in digital services.
Partners will open their networks to make advanced capabilities easily accessible to millions of developers world-wide, through a global platform for aggregated network APIs. This aim is to drive new use cases across multiple industries and sectors.
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Ericsson 5G Advanced Solutions
Industrializing Open RAN (Ericsson)
Ericsson Intelligent Automation platform
OSS/BSS evolution for successful 5G monetization
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