Case Study: TPG Telecom achieves faster 5G standalone launch with Ericsson cloud-native NFVI

TPG Telecom’s ground-breaking cloud transformation

TPG Telecom faced the challenge of network complexity from a high number of vendors and functions, needing a common platform to simplify operations, reduce TCO, and enable new 5G standalone services. To address this, they partnered with Ericsson for a cloud-native transformation using Ericsson NFVI (Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure) and Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core.

Ericsson implemented a full cloud-native infrastructure, including Ericsson NFVI and a dual-mode 5G Core, leading TPG Telecom to become the first Australian provider to migrate its entire 4G/5G customer base to a virtualized platform. The results included a 600% growth in capacity with only a 100% increase in physical footprint, achieving 95% population coverage in top urban areas and significantly accelerated service deployment, with the 5G standalone network launched within just six months.

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