- Nex-Tech Wireless and Ericsson collaborate on transformative network modernization plan.
- Commitment to unparalleled connectivity solutions for Kansas communities.
- Leveraging Ericsson’s solutions to advance connectivity mission in rural Kansas.
Strategic collaboration for enhanced connectivity
Ericsson and Nex-Tech Wireless announced today a groundbreaking 5-year network modernization plan. This initiative underscores Nex-Tech Wireless’ commitment to delivering unparalleled connectivity solutions across communities in Kansas. Jon Lightle, President and CEO of Nex-Tech Wireless, expressed excitement about continuing the strategic partnership with Ericsson, stating a continued focus on “keeping Kansans connected.” He emphasized leveraging Ericsson’s trusted solutions and Nex-Tech Wireless’ leading technical team to bring next-generation technology to rural America.
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Milestone partnership for enhanced regional connectivity
Eric Boudriau, Vice President and Head of Customer Unit North America at Ericsson, highlighted the significance of this collaboration for Nex-Tech Wireless and the communities it serves in Kansas. By combining Nex-Tech Wireless’ local expertise with Ericsson’s global leadership in telecommunications, they enable Kansans to access world-class connectivity solutions, shaping the future of communication in the region.
Advancing seamless integration technology
This project will witness Nex-Tech Wireless and Ericsson implementing cutting-edge core evolution/cloud-native solutions across Kansas by adopting Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core solution and advanced Radio Access Network (RAN) technology. Additionally, by embracing Ericsson’s Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI) and Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution (CNIS), Nex-Tech Wireless is poised to leverage a range of Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) and Cloud Native Functions (CNFs) both now and in the years to come. This partnership aims to enhance network efficiency and flexibility, ensuring seamless integration of future 5G and evolving RAN technologies.
Bridging the digital divide in rural America
Through this collaboration, Nex-Tech Wireless and Ericsson reaffirm their joint commitment to bridging the digital gap in rural areas of the United States. By delivering the latest advancements in wireless technology, this partnership will enable residents of Kansas to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
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About Ericsson
Ericsson’s technology has been at the forefront of connecting people and is poised to connect everything in the near future. However, Ericsson’s role as a connector and coordinator implies much more—from being a key contributor to driving open standards that propel the company’s industry forward, to providing an innovative environment for shaping and proving new solutions, to driving global partnerships, expanding technological influence, and effecting positive change. Ericsson’s vision is to empower fully agile enterprises—capable of responding in real time to new opportunities and evolving customer preferences; leveraging a fully interconnected, continuously optimized value chain; ultimately realizing a future production system—smarter, lighter in assets, and streamlined in operations, producing closer to consumers—thus reducing costs and emissions related to logistics and transportation.
