Turkcell and Ericsson Partner to Trial 5G Cloud RAN, Pioneering Next-Gen Network Flexibility in Türkiye

Turkcell and Ericsson Partner to Trial 5G Cloud RAN, Pioneering Next-Gen Network Flexibility in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Turkcell has successfully completed a trial of Ericsson’s 5G Cloud RAN technology, becoming one of the first telecom operators globally to explore this advanced solution. The deployment marks a significant step in Turkcell’s network modernization efforts, enhancing flexibility and scalability while supporting the company’s transition to an Open RAN strategy. The trial reflects Turkcell’s and Ericsson’s ongoing partnership and shared commitment to advancing digital infrastructure in Türkiye.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 17-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Turkcell has taken a significant step forward in its technological evolution by successfully completing a trial deployment of Ericsson’s 5G Cloud Radio Access Network (RAN) technology. This milestone positions Turkcell as one of the first telecom operators globally to explore this cutting-edge solution, marking a new chapter in the company’s commitment to advancing digital infrastructure in Türkiye.

The collaboration with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) introduces Turkcell to the future of network flexibility and scalability. The Ericsson 5G Cloud RAN solution, which virtualizes RAN functions and decouples hardware from software, offers Turkcell the agility needed to rapidly roll out next-generation services and optimize network performance.

The trial involved comprehensive demonstrations, rigorous test cases, and performance assessments conducted by Ericsson. The successful deployment underscores Turkcell’s readiness to adopt cloud-native technologies and open network architectures, which are crucial for the next wave of telecommunications innovation.

Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Network Technologies Officer at Turkcell, highlighted the significance of this achievement: “This trial represents a critical advancement in Turkcell’s journey to modernize our network infrastructure. By embracing 5G Cloud RAN technology, we are not only enhancing our network’s capabilities but also laying the groundwork for our transition to an Open RAN strategy. This initiative reflects our commitment to providing superior connectivity and supporting Türkiye’s digital transformation.”

Ericsson’s Cloud RAN technology enables Turkcell to introduce new software features, enhance service management, and improve network operations through rApps, all within a flexible and scalable framework. The move to Cloud RAN is expected to bring greater agility to Turkcell’s network management, enabling faster deployment of innovative services and features.

Işıl Yalçın, Vice President and Head of Ericsson Türkiye at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, expressed pride in the collaboration: “This successful trial with Turkcell is a testament to our shared vision of driving digital innovation in Türkiye. Our Cloud RAN solution is designed to meet the demands of modern networks, offering the flexibility and scalability necessary for today’s dynamic telecom environment. We are excited to continue our partnership with Turkcell and support their efforts to transform their network into a future-ready platform.”

The partnership between Turkcell and Ericsson, which dates back to 1994, continues to thrive as both companies explore new technologies to meet the growing demand for advanced connectivity solutions. This latest collaboration further solidifies their commitment to enhancing digital infrastructure and paving the way for innovative telecommunications services in Türkiye.

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Turkcell is a digital operator based in Turkey that offers unique digital services, voice, messaging, data and IPTV services to its customers through its mobile and fixed networks. Launching LTE services on April 1, 2016, Turkcell provides services in 81 provinces in Turkey using LTE-Advanced and three carrier aggregation technologies. Turkcell provides residential fiber data access at speeds of up to 10 Gbps.Turkcell, which has been listed on both the NYSE and BIST since July 2000, is the only Turkish company with double listings. www.turkcell.com.tr

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