Ericsson, a leading telecom gear and technology manufacturer, unveiled a new software toolkit for 5G standalone at the Ericsson Imagine Live Roadshow. This toolkit aims to facilitate premium services with differentiated connectivity, enabling communication service providers (CSPs) to support a wide range of applications such as video conferencing, live broadcasting, cloud gaming, remote-controlled machines, XR applications, and more.
“The advent of 5G is unlocking new opportunities for operators in both the traditional mobile broadband sector and through the exploration of new value pools. Our innovative software toolkit empowers our customers to harness advanced 5G applications through differentiated connectivity. This not only ensures high-performing, on-demand network connectivity for service excellence but also aligns with our vision of networks as a platform,” said Nitin Bansal, Managing Director of Ericsson India. Ericsson has significantly increased its research and development activities in India and announced several partnerships with academic institutions in the country.
“Through the R&D work at GAIA, we are unlocking new revenue potentials, business models, and opportunities for telecom service providers in India and globally. We are ensuring network performance, creating future-proof customer experiences, and enhancing energy efficiency to meet sustainability demands,” Bansal added.
Ericsson Research is collaborating with IIT Madras on developing trustworthy and bias-free AI models for future AI-native 6G networks. This partnership with premier universities aims to integrate cutting-edge research techniques into practical research problems to facilitate the deployment of 6G in India, aligning with global standards.
The evolution of the mobile broadband business in India is poised for a significant transformation, as differentiated connectivity solutions for specific industries and network slices for enterprises and consumer applications continue to be explored.
5G Standalone Meaning
5G standalone (5G SA) is a cellular infrastructure designed specifically for 5G services. Also referred to as standalone 5G or SA 5G, it utilizes 5G standards and protocols in both its radio network and core controllers. This setup integrates a 5G radio access network (RAN) with a 5G core.
