The 5G private network was activated at a supply site owned by Ericsson in Tallinn, Estonia
Ericsson and Telia said they have jointly launched what it claims to be the first enterprise 5G private network in the Baltics.
In a release, the two companies said that the 5G private network was activated at Ericsson’s supply site in Tallinn, Estonia.
Ericsson noted that the 5G private network’s capabilities are enabling a variety of use cases such as asset condition monitoring and management, computer vision, digital twins and collaborative robotics, as well as new 5G capabilities such as precise indoor positioning.
The Swedish vendor highlighted that its supply site in Tallinn plays a strategic role in its global supply chain footprint, accounting for nearly half of the company’s new product introductions.
Ericsson’s private 5G solution provides 4G and 5G connectivity through a single-server, dual-mode core. Ericsson said this solution comes pre-integrated to ensure rapid time to use and enable advanced and intelligent operations in any environment.
Andre Visse, CTO of Telia Estonia, said: “In cooperation with Ericsson, we have always been the first to open new generations of mobile networks in Estonia, from 1G to 5G. We are very happy that we can now jointly contribute to the establishment of the first 5G private networks. Thanks to this, we can show business customers what advantages and opportunities today’s technology can offer them in order to digitize their business processes in an even smarter way, more efficiently and more securely. The introduction of new mobile communication technologies paves the way for Industry 4.0 solutions and helps us to create a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future.”
“The implementation of Ericsson Private 5G at our supply site in Tallinn is a testament to our commitment to connected manufacturing and emerging data-driven technologies. Our 5G private network enables advanced use cases such as real time video analytics, immersive technologies, digital twins, collaborative robotics and multiple mobile equipment tracking and control capabilities that empower our daily operations,” said Sirli Männiksaar, country manager of Ericsson Estonia.
The new network is already enabling the monitoring and management of numerous devices in a defined area, providing better coverage with less infrastructure and also ensuring seamless connectivity through a rapid increase in wireless sensors on the shop floor, Ericsson said.
Ericsson has been manufacturing in Estonia in 2009 and is currently producing 4G and 5G radios at its Tallinn production facility.
In 2020, Ericsson and Telia announced the deployment of 5G technology in Estonia’s three largest cities — Tallinn, Tartu and Pärnu.
Telia initially launched 5G in the country on its existing spectrum through the use of Ericsson’s dynamic spectrum sharing technology.
