At the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Joard Mansell, the Head of Portfolio Management at Ericsson Networks, shared some exciting updates about the latest innovations and developments in the world of 5G. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the key highlights from the interview and explore the advancements in 5G readiness and live demos showcased at the Ericsson Pavilion.
5G Readiness:
- Joard Mansell revealed that Ericsson Networks is showcasing a comprehensive portfolio at the Mobile World Congress, demonstrating a complete 5G readiness. With the launch of 100 new radios this year, Ericsson is paving the way for a seamless transition to 5G for mobile network operators.
- The company has also announced that 3 million radios delivered to the market since 2015 are 5G upgradable with a simple software installation, giving customers a leading position to launch 5G at scale from day one.
- Ericsson Networks is introducing a new portfolio that allows mobile network operators to build with precision, enabling them to choose the right product for the right site and optimize both performance and total cost of ownership.
New Radio Platform:
- The new radio platform offers dual-band and triple-band radios, allowing for the replacement of multiple units with a single unit, creating space for the deployment of new radios and frequency bands to cater to capacity demands.
- Additionally, the launch of new massive MIMO radios doubles the performance while maintaining the same size and form factor, providing increased processing and capacity to the network.
5G Device Testing and Live Demos:
- Ericsson Networks has been actively testing with chipset partners and device partners to ensure a diverse range of devices available for mobile network operators when they launch 5G.
- The company has conducted live demos showcasing the LTE and 5G downlink aggregation, achieving speeds of over 3 gigabits per second, and the 7cc carrier aggregation on LTE, delivering speeds of over 2 gigabits per second on commercial LTE networks.
- One of the standout demos is the Ericsson spectrum sharing, enabling the transmission to both 4G and 5G devices on the same spectrum at the same time on different resources, allowing for the real-time allocation of spectrum based on traffic demands.
Deployment and Upgrades:
- Joard Mansell emphasized that the deployment of 5G is not just a future prospect but a reality, with operators already in the process of rolling out and deploying 5G networks. The focus now lies in making the networks ready, deploying, and getting devices up and running to support mobility.
- Ericsson Networks is committed to leveraging the live demos showcased at Mobile World Congress and replicating them in commercial networks, as operators gear up for the deployment and readiness of 5G.
In conclusion, the Mobile World Congress 2019 has shed light on the significant progress in 5G readiness and the exciting live demos presented by Ericsson Networks. With the deployment of 5G networks well underway, the future of connectivity is rapidly evolving, and Ericsson is at the forefront of driving these advancements.
Stay tuned for more updates on the latest developments in the world of 5G and Ericsson Networks’ contributions to shaping the future of connectivity.
