Ericsson has been selected by leading Southeast Asia operator M1 as a partner for modernizing its 4G/5G mobile transport network with the world’s first deployment of its high-performing Ericsson Router 6676.
Router 6676 is a high-capacity cell site router, designed to enable high-quality network performance in advanced 4G and 5G networks. It will prepare M1 with future 5G requirements of transport networks, including additional capacity, scalability, and responsiveness with features such as segment routing and higher density of 25G ports with 100G capability.
Denis Seek, Chief Technical Officer, M1, said: “With the new Router 6676, M1 is set to deliver higher quality network performance – this is part of M1’s effort in Driving our company-wide 5G goals.”
Mika Heikkinen, Head of Product Line Transport, Ericsson, said: Ericsson is pleased to extend its partnership with M1 in the world’s first deployment of Router 6676 – an important step forward in their 5G agenda.”
