Ericsson has been selected by Telia Lithuania as the exclusive provider of 5G in the country in a five-year deal to drive sustainable national digital economy in Lithuania.
The five-year agreement is expected to deliver better digital experiences to customers and society and pave the way for more sustainable and efficient network operations, the operator said in a statement.
The modernized 4G network and the introduction of ultra-fast high-capacity 5G will enhance digital experiences for Telia’s subscriber and business customers in Lithuania. About 2,000 mobile sites will be modernized over the coming three years.
The upgrade will make the network about five times more energy-efficient than previous generations of mobile technology. In addition to being powered by 100 percent renewable electricity, this will deliver sustainability and power consumption benefits to Telia Lithuania.
Telia says it aims to start offering commercial 5G mobile services in Lithuania as soon as possible, pending a coming spectrum auction to be announced by the national telecommunications watchdog RRT.
Dan Stromberg, CEO, Telia Lithuania and the Head of LED (Lithuania, Estonia and Denmark), says:
“The partnership between Telia and Ericsson will enable us to provide our customers with state-of-the-art mobile connectivity and speed up the development of a sustainable digital society. Modernized 4G networks and the upcoming 5G connectivity will deliver superior user experiences and opportunities to our subscriber and business customers.”
Telia Company introduced its first public 5G network in Finland in 2019, followed by launches in Norway and Sweden. Last month, Telia Company also announced a strategic partnership with Ericsson in Sweden and Estonia to modernize its 4G networks and upgrade them to 5G.
Jenny Lindqvist, Head of Northern and Central Europe, Ericsson, says:
“We are very excited to partner with Telia once again, this time to power enhanced 4G and next-generation 5G to its customers in Lithuania. 5G is a catalyst for digital innovation, paving the way for advances in business and industry, giving the Lithuanian economy the boost it needs during uncertain times. Driving a more resilient, smarter and sustainable society, we are working with Telia to bring 5G to the Baltics and Nordics alike.”
