Case Study: Swisscom achieves Europe’s first large-scale commercial 5G network with Ericsson

The Swisscom 5G story - A vision for 5G

Swisscom, a leading telecommunications service provider in Switzerland, partnered with Ericsson to overcome the challenge of earning revenue from 5G and setting the pace for innovation in the new 5G ecosystem. Their goal was to co-design a network that was first to market, fast, and wide-reaching.

The solution was a long-term strategic partnership with Ericsson, utilizing their 5G platform and Ericsson Spectrum Sharing technology. This collaboration resulted in Swisscom launching Europe's first large-scale commercial 5G network. As a result, Ericsson helped Swisscom achieve 96% 5G population coverage and numerous industry firsts, enabling new revenue opportunities in enterprise segments like public safety, transport, health, and construction.

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