Australian operator TPG Telecom has extended its partnership with Ericsson to include the deployment of its 5G core for a Standalone (SA) network.
TPG Telecom explained that Ericsson will deploy its cloud-native, dual-mode 5G core with the aim of covering cover 85% of the population in ten of Australia’s largest cities and regions with its 5G network by the end of 2021.
TPG Telecom said that the 5G core network is based on a future-proof network architecture that will enable the carrier to combine 4G and 5G technologies on one platform, delivering tailored services for its customers through network slicing, network exposure, and edge capabilities.
