Ericsson to Modernize and Manage TELE-POST’s
Network in Greenland
- TELE-POST in Greenland has selected Ericsson as strategic long-term
partner to transform its network and introduce Ericsson Radio System
- The Ericsson Radio System will enhance coverage and the mobile
broadband user experience, as well as introduce Fixed Wireless Access in
a number of settlements
- Ericsson will modernize, expand and operate the network
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is undertaking a
massive transformation project to modernize and manage the network of
TELE-POST, the main telecommunications provider in Greenland. The
deployment of Ericsson Radio System will increase the speed and capacity
of mobile broadband services for subscribers and enterprises, while at
the same time expand coverage for better service in remote villages.
Furthermore, Ericsson Radio System will be used for Fixed Wireless
Access in a number of settlements.
The full-stack Ericsson NFVi solution will also be implemented
as part of the project enabling services such as Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
and local switching. The NFVi includes the network function
virtualization infrastructure based on Ericsson BSP 8100, Ericsson Cloud
Execution Environment and a range of virtualized network functions such
as the Ericsson virtual Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) and Virtualized IP
Multimedia Subsystem (vIMS).
Stine Bosse, Chairman of the Board, TELE-POST says: “Our
strategic goal is to improve customer experience significantly over the
coming three years. We will improve living conditions and create new
opportunities for the Greenlandic people. To enable this a number of
transformation programs are to be conducted within our company. Our new
partnership with Ericsson is one of the most important components to
achieve our strategic goals.”
Kristian Davidsen, Chief Executive Officer, TELE-POST, says:
“We are committed to providing Greenland’s residents and businesses with
the best possible mobile connectivity. With Greenland's extreme weather
conditions, where many places are isolated geographically and only can
be reached via boat or helicopter, we need a robust and high-quality
network with market-leading solutions that will take us into the future.
We feel that Ericsson is the best suited partner to address the unique
challenges in Greenland, while securing a successful network
transformation."
Per Narvinger, Head of Northern and Central Europe, Ericsson,
says: “This project is evidence of our global reach, technological
skills and capabilities. We will improve connectivity across this
massive island, home to the second largest body of ice in the world.
Together with TELE-POST, we will deliver innovative mobile technology to
some of the most remote residents in the world, and open up a world of
possibilities for local enterprises.”
Source: Ericsson media announcement
