Ericsson and Chunghwa Telecom bolster collaboration in 5G-Advanced technology

Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom and Ericsson have entered into a strategic agreement to bolster collaboration in 5G-Advanced technology, with a focus on Extended Reality (XR), time-critical communication, industrial automation, 5G RedCap, AI-driven network energy-saving solutions, and intelligent network operations, whilst setting the stage for early research and development of 6G - the next generation of wireless technology.

More specifically, the partnership focuses on advancing and commercialising 3GPP Release 18 (R18) related technologies. R18 is set to be officially frozen in March 2024. This new release will mark the beginning of 5G Advanced technology, which builds upon the groundwork laid by 3GPP Releases 15, 16, and 17.

David Chou, President of Ericsson in Taiwan, emphasized the potential of 5G, said, "Our advanced AI and ML technology will further enable intelligent network operations, leading to optimized energy efficiency. We are committed to supporting Chunghwa Telecom in unleashing the full business potential of 5G with a green network while propelling the 5G evolution."

The Taiwanese telco has successfully implemented Ericsson's AI-powered smart energy solution, resulting in up to 34 percent savings of potential energy consumption without compromising user experience. This implementation has laid the groundwork for building a high-performing and sustainable network to accommodate the anticipated growth in mobile data associated with advanced applications.

In a press statement issued on Thursday, Ericsson said that it will continue assisting Chunghwa Telecom in transforming into a hybrid cloud core network.

Alex Chien, President of Network Technology at Chunghwa Telecom, stated, "With invaluable partnership with Ericsson, our technology leadership has brought us on top in numerous mobile network benchmark tests. By jointly exploring the latest 5G Advanced technology, this MoU further solidifies our commitment to building a top-notch and sustainable network to enable the transformation to a low-carbon economy. "