Ericsson and MasOrange partner on European-first open programmable network integration
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Ericsson and MasOrange, Spain's largest communications service provider, have announced a five-year Open RAN-ready future-network partnership. The project, starting October 2024, will integrate Orange Spain's and MASMOVIL's networks while deploying 5G Standalone (5G SA) in rural Spain. The partnership includes implementing Ericsson Radio System products, Core solutions, and Massive MIMO technology. MasOrange will gain one of Europe's most extensive 5G Standalone mobile networks, featuring capacity-boosting and energy-efficient solutions. The implementation includes network optimization and densification to enhance coverage in urban and rural areas.
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- Five-year strategic partnership with Spain's largest communications provider
- Implementation of advanced 5G Standalone network infrastructure
- Network optimization and densification to increase performance and coverage
- Integration of cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions
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This strategic five-year partnership marks a significant advancement in European telecom infrastructure. The integration of Orange Spain and MASMOVIL's networks, coupled with Open RAN implementation, represents a major technological shift in the industry. The deployment of 5G Standalone infrastructure with Massive MIMO technology will substantially enhance network capacity and performance.
The deal's value proposition centers on three key elements:
- Network consolidation efficiency gains
- Advanced 5G SA deployment in rural Spain
- Implementation of energy-efficient Ericsson Radio System products
This partnership strengthens Ericsson's competitive position against Nokia and Huawei in the European market. The deal's timing is strategic, coinciding with increased focus on network modernization and digital transformation across Europe. By leading Open RAN development in Spain, Ericsson demonstrates its commitment to network innovation while maintaining its traditional infrastructure business.
The integration project's success could serve as a blueprint for similar consolidations across Europe, potentially leading to additional contracts. The focus on sustainable technology and rural coverage aligns with EU digital agenda priorities, potentially attracting government support and funding.
Under the deal, Ericsson will integrate Orange Spain's and MASMOVIL's existing networks. This will include supporting the consolidated MasOrange network through high-performing and sustainable network solutions designed for an increasingly open architecture. This approach enables greater flexibility, scalability, and innovation in network operations and service delivery.
Starting in October 2024, the project will run in parallel with the deployment of Ericsson-powered 5G Standalone (5G SA) in rural areas of
When complete, the project will equip MasOrange with one of the most extensive, high-capacity, and modern 5G Standalone mobile networks in
Meinrad Spenger, Chief Executive Officer, MasOrange, says: "This collaboration with Ericsson represents a decisive moment not only for MasOrange, but also for European telecommunications industry as a whole and for the Spanish market, as we lead the development of Open RAN and we lay the foundation for an open and programmable mobile infrastructure that will drive technological advances and sustainable growth."
Jenny Lindqvist, Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area Europe and
Latest and sustainable technology
Through this partnership, MasOrange will enhance its network capabilities and competitiveness using capacity-boosting, cost-effective and energy-efficient Ericsson Radio System products as well as Core solutions. The latest Massive MIMO antenna-integrated radios and RAN Compute solutions, compatible with Open RAN, will significantly increase performance and lower costs.
This upgrade will enable MasOrange to provide differentiated and innovative 5G services, ensuring a more flexible and dynamic mobile-first environment.
The deal will include extensive deployment of 5G Massive MIMO Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology. This uses many antenna elements to send and receive data at the same time, boosting network capacity and user experience for MasOrange 5G customers. This technology significantly enhances 5G capabilities by allowing for greater data transmission through multiple spatial channels.
The project will also include network optimization and densification - the process of adding more network nodes and sites to increase network performance, coverage and capacity. This process will help MasOrange to address the growing demand for 5G services in urban and rural areas, and in large venues such as stadiums.
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