Ericsson, Telia and Volvo CE Team Up on 5G for Industrial Use

Ericsson, Telia and Volvo CE Team Up on 5G for Industrial Use
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Ericsson, Volvo Construction Equipment (CE), and Telia are operating Sweden’s first 5G network for industrial use. That places Volvo CE among the early global pioneers to test remote-controlled machines and autonomous solutions with the technology.

Operated with a test license, the 5G network comprises Ericsson commercial hardware and software, including 5G New Radio (NR) and Core products from Ericsson’s 5G Platform, at Volvo CE's research and development facility in Eskilstuna. The partners aim to develop solutions for remote control of construction machinery and fully automated solutions.

The partners also aim to increase industry efficiency and sustainability through 5G testing. Volvo CE hopes to be able to apply the lessons learned from tests at Eskilstuna to its global activities.