Ericsson, Comsol target South African mines with private networks

Ericsson, Comsol target South African mines with private networks

Ericsson said its Private 5G provides 4G and 5G connectivity through its single server dual mode core

Swedish vendor Ericsson has inked a reseller agreement with South African company Comsol to provide its private 5G solution that will enable Comsol to expand its enterprise business within South Africa’s mining industry.

The deal between the two companies was signed during Mobile World Congress 2023, which took place last week in Barcelona, Spain.

The partners noted that the combination of Ericsson’s private 5G solution and Comsol’s expertise in mining and systems integration will enable South Africa’s mining industry improve worker safety, increase operational efficiency and realize its sustainability goals.

Ericsson Private 5G provides 4G and 5G connectivity through its single-server, dual-mode core, according to the vendor. Ericsson said that the solution comes pre-integrated to ensure a rapid implementation process.

Under the terms of the deal, Comsol will receive the right to resell the wireless networking solution to customers across South Africa’s mining industry requiring 4G/LTE and 5G Standalone connectivity.

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