Telus selects Nokia, Ericsson as 5G suppliers
Vancouver-based national carrier Telus has selected Nokia and Ericsson as its 5G vendors, a press release from the company said.
The news comes the same day that Bell announced it too would use Ericsson to provide radio access network (RAN) equipment.
“Our team is committed to rolling out superior network technology from urban to rural communities, fueling our economy and driving innovation as we power Canadians into the 5G era through an unparalleled network experience,” Telus’ CEO Darren Entwistle said in the release.
“Our 5G deployment will support economic growth and diversity that will be essential for the virtualization of health, education, teleworking, and stimulating the economic growth and recovery given the impact of COVID-19.”
During its Q1 2020 earnings, CFO Doug French said its focus right now is to help its customers during the COVID-19 crisis.
In its Q4 2019 earnings, the carrier said it was not going to pre-announce its 5G launch plans but that its initial module, or the first phase of the 5G rollout, would be with Huawei until the government approves its RFP.
Bell and Telus use Huawei’s network equipment in some areas. The federal government is still reviewing whether or not it intends to ban the Chinese telecommunications manufacturer from participating in Canada’s 5G rollout.
Rogers also uses Ericsson as a 5G vendor.
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