Ericsson and Singtel to launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network

Singapore’s telecom company Singtel and Ericsson would be launching Singapore’s first 5G pilot network which would go live by the fourth quarter of this year, the companies said in a joint release on Monday.

The 5G pilot network will be deployed at one-north in Buona Vista, the country’s science, business and IT hub. Also, the pilot network is supposed to deliver 5G coverage with enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) speed and low latency communications.

Using the 5G pilot network, Singtel and Ericsson will conduct drone trials later this year at one-north, the companies said.

“We are pleased to take another bold step in our journey to 5G with our 5G pilot network at one-north and invite enterprises to start shaping their digital future with us,” said Mark Chong, Group Chief Technology Officer, Singtel.

“We believe that 5G will play a key role in the digital transformation of the Singapore economy. Demonstrating the possibilities in this showcase event will be a catalyst for engagements with Singapore enterprises,” said Martin Wiktorin, Head of Ericsson Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines.

Singtel and Ericsson also recently demonstrated 5G use cases at an event including augmented reality (AR) streaming over a 5G network operating in the 28GHz millimetre wave spectrum.