Ericsson announced its 5G network deal with WIND Hellas to supply its secure mobile core network for standalone and non-standalone 5G in Greece.
The duration of the network contract is five years. Ericsson did not reveal financial details of the contract.
The container-based Ericsson dual-mode 5G Core will allow WIND Hellas to meet user’s increasing demand for data as well as pursue new opportunities in emerging enterprise segments supported by enhanced capabilities such as network slicing.
The BSS deal with Ericsson will ensure that WIND Hellas will also benefit from more customer-centric business operations with Ericsson Digital BSS solutions, helping the operator to improve customer experience and monetize new 5G services.
Nassos Zarkalis, chairman and CEO of WIND Hellas, said: “Our secure 5G core network that will create new possibilities for Greece and create value to society at large, businesses, and our customers, by delivering enhanced high-speed services and compelling experiences.”
Arun Bansal, president of Europe and Latin America, Ericsson, said: “Ericsson’s dual-mode, 5G Core is vital to WIND Hellas’ goal of being a technology pioneer while also keeping security a clear priority.”
Ericsson said it will deploy dual-mode 5G Core software on a new Ericsson Cloud Infrastructure with full support services, virtual IMS for fixed voice and voice over LTE (VoLTE), and a next-generation 5G BSS Charging solution.
