MasOrange to unify 5G SA core with Ericsson
MasOrange has picked Ericsson to supply a unified 5G standalone (SA) core network under a six-year deal, replacing its current dual legacy cores. The operator evaluated bids from Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, ZTE and Mavenir before choosing Ericsson to provide a single 5G SA core platform.
The project also includes consolidating fixed voice services. MasOrange will fold four separate IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) platforms, including systems from Huawei and other vendors, into a more centralized setup tied to the new Ericsson core. The move is aimed at cutting complexity across mobile and fixed networks and standardizing on one main supplier for core functions.
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