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DT and Ericsson Present First Network Slicing Solution

Deutsche Telekom (DT) and Ericsson have enterprise slicing service order. And it is
announced a ‘world’s first implementation’ enabled without the need for any additional
of a uniquely integrated solution to configuration by the user on their enterprise
customize and manage end-to-end devices. ‘This successful demonstration
network slices for enterprise cloud-based highlights the potential of advanced 5G
applications. In a Proof of Concept (PoC), network slicing capabilities to enable
the partners successfully instantiated a unique and flexible services for enterprises,
secure network slice that automatically customized to specific needs,’ stated Kaniz
connects to private cloud services. The Mahdi, SVP of Technology Architecture and
Swedish vendor said the solution addresses Innovation at DT, adding: ‘Working with our
an enterprise’s need to ensure employees partners, we are committed to transferring
get the network performance required for this innovation into compelling solutions
a smooth and secure operation of their for our enterprise customers’ digitalization
cloud-based workplace applications. journeys.’ The PoC was implemented on
Designed for enterprise usability, it provides a 5G Standalone (SA) testbed in a DT cloud applications. Ericsson provided the
for automated configuration, provisioning lab with the enterprise smart phones 5G Core network, Radio Access Network
and end-to-end orchestration of the connecting to a predefined set of private (RAN) and end-to-end orchestration.

Citymesh, Digi to Deploy Dense Air Small Cells Platform

To support the commercial launch in service small cells and proprietary neutral Robin Leblon said: ‘Dense Air’s solution
2024 of Citymesh Mobile, the country’s host platform, enabling them to provide will play an important part in the rollout of
fourth mobile network operator (MNO), better coverage, higher speeds and greater our high-speed, high-capacity nationwide
Belgian operator Citymesh and its joint capacity at a reduced cost. The deal 5G network. Targeted 5G small cell
venture partner Digi Communications builds on the acquisition of Dense Air’s deployments are a highly effective way to
have announced plans to accelerate and Belgian subsidiary, Dense Air Belgium, tackle connectivity challenges, particularly
strengthen their 5G small cell strategy in earlier this year which added 45MHz of in areas where deploying a large macro cell
collaboration with Dense Air Networks. The 4G/5G frequencies in the 2.6GHz band site isn’t an option.’ Paul Senior, founder and
partners will enhance their network through to Citymesh Mobile’s spectrum portfolio. chairman of Dense Air, added: ‘Citymesh/
the deployment of Dense Air’s RAN-as-a- Commenting on the deal, Citymesh CTO Digi are becoming powerful new 5G mobile
operators. We are excited to support their
ambitious 5G network densification in
Belgium, utilizing our unique RAN-as-a-
Service solution, cellShare neutral host
platform, and big data analytics.’ Citymesh
Mobile secured the spectrum package
reserved for a fourth MNO in June 2022’s 5G
auction and went on to acquire frequencies
in the 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz,
700MHz and 3600MHz bands, paying
a total of EUR114.3 million (USD125.4
million). The company plans to deploy a
nationwide 5G mobile network and launch
a mobile offering for both residential land
business users. Whilst the first masts and
antennas will be installed in the coming
months, the major deployment programme
is scheduled for 2024.

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