- Orange has launched the first commercial 5G Standalone (SA) network in Spain, the first for the Orange Group, in collaboration with Ericsson.
- The new 5G technology offers unparalleled user experiences, low latency, and advanced security features.
- The deployment of Orange’s 5G SA network supports the company’s sustainability objectives, estimated to increase the energy efficiency required to transmit data up to 20 times by 2030.
Ericsson and Orange Spain have collaborated to launch the first commercial 5G Standalone (SA) network in Spain, which is also the first for the Orange Group. Powered by Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core, the network will go live in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Sevilla, marking a significant milestone in Orange’s commitment to 5G technology, with more cities to be added over the course of the year. The connectivity in Madrid and Barcelona is also delivered through Ericsson RAN solutions.
Orange Spain anticipates its customers will see notable benefits from the technology’s introduction like better indoor 5G coverage, more efficient device energy usage and advanced security features. On top of these improved capabilities, Orange will also benefit from the latest developments in cloud technology as Ericsson 5G Core is built cloud-native and running on containers, which provides a better modularity, dynamicity and automation capabilities.
The live 5G SA network launch comes as a continuation of the longstanding partnership between the two companies. Throughout the deployment, Ericsson has supported Orange with technical and project coordination. In addition, three Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI) data centers with containers capabilities have been built for deployment of Ericsson’s cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution, enabling Orange to launch 5G SA in record time. Additionally, 5G SA contributes significantly to Orange’s sustainability objectives, with the technology estimated to increase the energy efficiency of transmitting 1 Gigabyte of information up to 20 times by 2030.
The commercial launch of the network is a significant step for Orange, which has been driving a significant number of 5G SA pilot experiences to explore the technology’s possibilities in various sectors, including remote healthcare, precision agriculture, and immersive tourism.
Luisa Muñoz, head of Cloud Software & Services Ericsson Iberia, says: “We are proud of our collaboration with Orange Spain to deliver cutting-edge 5G Standalone technology to mobile users in Spain for the first time. The improved capabilities of the network will transform the user experience and are a major milestone in the evolution of Orange Spain’s network offering. “
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