Chunghwa Telecom Signs 5G Contract to Modernise Network

Major 5G contract aims to enhance energy efficiency and support carbon reduction initiatives.

Highlights

  • Introduction of the dual-band Radio 4490HP, reducing carbon and energy usage.
  • AI-powered solutions for optimising network performance and energy consumption.
  • Commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2045, validated by the SBTi.

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Chunghwa Telecom Signs 5G Contract to Modernise Network
Taiwanese telecommunications company Chunghwa Telecom has awarded a major 5G contract to Ericsson to modernise its mobile network, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability. According to the official release, this partnership aims to enhance 5G network capabilities while reducing carbon emissions, supporting Chunghwa's Net Zero 2045 target, which was recently validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Solutions for Energy Efficiency

The contract includes Ericsson's 5G RAN portfolio, featuring the dual-band Radio 4490HP, which reduces embodied carbon by 54 percent and energy usage by over 40 percent compared to older legacy models. The new radios enhance multi-band capacity, uplink performance, and energy efficiency, ensuring a sustainable and future-ready network, according to Ericsson.

Leveraging AI for Intelligent Network Management

Chunghwa Telecom will also leverage Ericsson's AI-powered Intelligent RAN power-saving technology to optimise energy consumption without compromising network performance. This AI-driven solution automates the monitoring and optimisation of complex networks to predict network load and enhance energy efficiency.

"Ericsson's advanced 5G solutions align perfectly with our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing network efficiency," said the Vice President of the Network Technology Group at Chunghwa Telecom.

Also Read: Ericsson Enhances Focus on AI, Gen AI and Network APIs at India R&D Centers

Site Digital Twin Technology

Additionally, Ericsson's Site Digital Twin technology, a key component of this modernisation effort, will streamline network design and deployment, enabling faster, automated site management.

This agreement follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Mobile World Congress 2024, where both companies committed to advancing 5G-Advanced technology with AI-driven energy savings, intelligent network operations, and automation.

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