TPG Telecom has virtualised its core network in partnership with Ericsson, with both companies now looking to deploy the Swedish telco equipment maker’s 5G Core solution for the Australian telco.
By virtualising its core network, TPG Telecom claims it is the first operator in the country to have its whole 4G and 5G customer base on a virtualised platform and is the culmination of a multi-year partnership between the two companies.
“The virtualisation of our core network has enabled us to fast-track our 5G rollout without disrupting 4G services,” said Barry Kezik, TPG Telecom executive general manager of mobile and fixed networks.
“By introducing our new 5G Core network, we are ensuring that we can significantly expand our 5G coverage whilst introducing new and innovative 5G industry applications that are tailored to enterprises.”
Following on from the virtualisation, the partnership between the two has been expanded to also include the deployment of Ericsson’s cloud native dual-mode 5G Core, which it claims combines evolved packet core (EPC) and 5G Core (5GC) network functions into a common multi-access platform, supporting 5G and other generational communication technology, such as 4G.
Source: https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/691100/tpg-telecom-virtualises-core-network/?fp=2&fpid=1