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Ericsson Invests $630M in Canadian R&D for Next-Gen Networks

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Ericsson and the Canadian government have signed an expanded funding agreement, with Ericsson committing over CAD $630 million to Canadian R&D, a significant increase from last year. This investment will enhance Ericsson’s facilities in Ottawa and Montreal, creating hundreds of jobs and internships and strengthening its work in 5G Advanced, 6G, AI, quantum, and Cloud RAN technologies.

François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, praised the partnership as a boost to Canada’s leadership in next-gen networks. CEO Börje Ekholm emphasized the impact on digital transformation and a low-carbon future.

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Ericsson and TELUS Ignite Canada’s 5G Revolution with Nationwide Network

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Ericsson and TELUS have reached a pivotal point in advancing Canada’s 5G capabilities. The launch of a coast-to-coast 5G standalone (5G SA) network, powered by Ericsson’s cutting-edge technologies, marks a significant milestone.

Ericsson’s cloud-native, dual-mode 5G Core solution equips TELUS with enhanced 5G services, such as ultra-low latency and faster speeds. Jeanette Irekvist, President of Ericsson Canada, highlights the collaboration’s role in fuelling Canadian connectivity and innovation.

This 5G SA network promises transformative experiences in connected devices, IoT, enterprises, and public safety, also enabling features like network slicing for tailored usage.

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