Ericsson and Telstra launch World-First 4th Gen RAN platform
Ericsson and Telstra have launched the world’s first 4th gen RAN compute platform in Australia. Featuring the RAN Processor 6672, it offers over 3 times the capacity of previous gens while reducing energy consumption by up to 60%.
Ericsson and Telstra have achieved a significant milestone in mobile connectivity with the launch of Ericsson’s 4th generation Radio Access Network (RAN) compute platform. The advanced technology introduces the RAN Processor 6672 in a Centralized RAN (C-RAN) configuration, offering over three times the capacity of previous models and greatly enhancing data speeds, reliability, and efficiency.
The new RAN Compute units handle critical digital signal processing tasks and achieve up to 60% lower energy consumption than traditional setups. Such efficiency supports sustainability goals while improving network performance. Additionally, the platform integrates advanced automation and AI/ML capabilities, enabling support for up to 20 times more AI models and paving the way for future technologies like 5G Advanced and 6G.
Emilio Romeo, Head of Ericsson, Australia, and New Zealand, highlighted the global importance of this deployment, noting it enhances current services and prepares the network for future innovations. Sri Amirthalingam, Telstra’s Executive for Wireless Network Engineering, emphasised that this technology will provide a superior mobile experience and support increased network capacity, setting the stage for future advancements.