Ericsson’s Croatian associated company Ericsson Nikola Tesla has been selected by Croatian communications service provider Hrvatski Telekom as its sole supplier of 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products and services until 2024. hrvatski telekom 5g ericsson

The deal, the first of its kind in Croatia, will see Ericsson Networks technology deployed in Hrvatski Telekom’s network, including Ericsson Radio System products and solutions and Ericsson Spectrum Sharing.

The companies have partnered since 2018 to modernize Hrvatski Telekom’s radio network. In addition to enhanced mobile broadband, Hrvatski Telekom aims to boost digitalization and Industry 4.0 through the innovation opportunities enabled by its 5G network.

Kostas Nebis, CEO, Hrvatski Telekom, says:

“The past months have made it clear how vital the ICT industry and investments in digital infrastructure are, as they are a key lever for society’s digitalization and return to economic growth. The cooperation with Ericsson is the latest example of our commitment to supporting the economy and society, and we intend to continue keeping pace with our network investment plan and connecting everyone in Croatia with digitalization opportunities.”

He adds:

“5G technology implementation is applicable on a broad scale and resonates with Croatia’s needs, such as enabling higher energy efficiencies through smart metering and dynamic management of power supply, higher efficiency in agriculture through connected and automated devices and machinery, or optimization of irrigation processes, as well as in a variety of other industries.”

Arun Bansal, President of Europe and Latin America, Ericsson, says:

“I am proud that, after our first demonstration of 5G technology two years ago, we have now signed the first 5G agreement in Croatia. This partnership agreement will enable cutting-edge solutions from Ericsson’s radio system portfolio and the fifth generation of mobile communications to transform the country in the coming period. As a reliable partner with over a century of communications experience, we’re ready to bring 5G to Hrvatski Telekom’s customers across Croatia.”

Key Points about Hrvatski Telekom’s 5G Network:

1. Coverage: Hrvatski Telekom has been rolling out its 5G network in major cities and towns throughout Croatia. The coverage includes urban areas like Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, and many more, with plans to extend it further to suburban and rural areas.
2. Technology: HT uses the Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) technology to provide 5G services, allowing the same frequency band to be used for both 4G and 5G, which enhances the coverage and user experience without needing new frequency bands.
3. Speeds: The 5G network offers significantly faster data speeds compared to 4G, with potential download speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps or more, depending on network conditions and the device used.
4. Devices: HT provides a range of 5G-compatible smartphones and devices in its product lineup. They also support various 5G plans catering to different user needs, whether for individual consumers or businesses.
5. Benefits: The 5G network supports low latency and high-capacity data transmission, making it suitable for applications like video streaming, gaming, virtual reality, IoT (Internet of Things), and other data-intensive tasks.