New Zealand operator 2degrees has announced a five-year extension to its existing joint radio access network (RAN) technology partnership with Ericsson. The new deal follows the 2021 agreement, where Ericsson and 2degrees first partnered to modernise the service provider's RAN network with products and solutions from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio.
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Advanced RAN Solutions Deployment
The products and services being deployed include all RAN 3G / 4G / 5G products available today from Ericsson's portfolio (AIR, Basebands, RAN Processors, Ericsson Antenna Systems, Power systems including Lithium-Ion Batteries) and future products, including Generator 4 RAN Processors, the companies said in a joint statement.
Nationwide Network Modernisation
Under the terms of the partnership, Ericsson will continue to accelerate the network modernisation program of 2degrees with a focus on 5G deployment nationwide while replacing and enhancing mobile 3G and 4G infrastructure at sites. Specifically, 2degrees will deploy Ericsson radio access network (RAN) technology at up to 1,200 sites across New Zealand.
Enhanced Customer Experience
This expansion of the nationwide network modernisation project will reportedly see 2degrees improving capacity and performance, delivering better experiences and services to consumer and business customers throughout the country.
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“This agreement is a testament to the important work we've done in collaboration with Ericsson to deliver an advanced mobile network in New Zealand," 2degrees said.
"The technology 2degrees is rolling out in partnership with Ericsson will see our customers benefit even further from the cutting-edge innovation we have accomplished together," 2degrees added.
