Appalachian Wireless has partnered with Ericsson for its new project to improve 5G network connectivity in the Appalachian region.
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Appalachian Wireless Chooses 5G Service Provider
Appalachian Wireless, an Eastern Kentucky Network (EKN) company, has selected one of America’s leading telecommunications companies, Ericsson, as the 5G service provider for its multi-year Radio Access Network (RAN) modernization project.
Appalachian Wireless, the nation’s 14th largest mobile broadband provider, has been the leading provider of reliable telecommunications products and services in Eastern Kentucky since 1991.
The provider plans to execute its new radio access network (RAN) project in partnership with Ericsson to bring reliable 5G connectivity to underserved areas of Appalachia.
Under the proposed new project, Ericsson will improve the provider’s 5G coverage capacity and replace old RAN equipment with a premium Ericsson radio system and energy efficiency software. The project is expected to be implemented over the next three years.
Announcing the partnership, Eric Boudriau, Vice President and Head of Regional Carrier Customer Unit at Ericsson North America, said: “We are proud to partner with Appalachian Wireless on our shared journey to bridge the rural digital divide. .
“The project will bring transformative 5G services to hundreds of Eastern Kentucky communities and usher in a new era of growth, economic opportunity and connectivity in the region, powered by cutting-edge technology.
For nearly 120 years, Ericsson has helped rural carriers develop the infrastructure needed to improve telecommunications services in the United States.
The company has also supplied the necessary equipment to several service providers across the country.
Appalachian Wireless preferred Ericsson to seek to upgrade its 5G network capabilities last year, in September 2022. Under the agreement, Ericsson helped the provider with its cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution to support 5G plans autonomous (SA).
As the sole network provider for many homes and businesses in the region, Appalachian Wireless aspires to become the first regional operator in Kentucky to implement 5G SA to bridge the digital divide in rural areas.
Mike Johnson, CEO of Appalachian Wireless, said, “For more than three decades, we have been committed to bringing connectivity to customers in Eastern Kentucky. No other carrier cares about Appalachia as much as we do, and we look forward to joining forces with Ericsson to meet the growing needs of the region as we prepare to deploy 5G.
Appalachian Wireless’ partnership with Ericsson to bring 5G to underserved communities is an important step toward technological advancement for the Appalachian region.
It will provide faster, more reliable connectivity to underserved communities, which will in turn improve access to education, healthcare and economic opportunities.
Advanced internet connectivity will also help attract new industries to the region, providing new opportunities for economic development.
Overall, Appalachian Wireless’ efforts to choose Ericsson to reach underserved rural locations is a positive development for the Appalachian region and for rural America as a whole.
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