Samsung participates in the construction of NTT East 5G private network for Japanese telecom operators

CTOnews.com, October 23 (Xinhua)-- Samsung recently announced that its 5G network equipment has been adopted by Japanese telecom operator NTT East for its 5G private network. The Japanese telecom operator is using Samsung's cloud native 5G Macro Core and wireless access network (RAN). This will enhance connectivity and unlock diverse use cases for many enterprises in various industries in Japan.

NTT East chose Samsung Electronics to roll out its 5G network in March this year. Both NTT East and Samsung have conducted several tests and demonstrations to explore how to optimize Samsung 5G technology and network solutions for NTT East customers. Eventually led to commercialization.

Samsung is providing NTT East with its 5G network solutions, including its indoor and outdoor radios, baseband units and cloud native 5G Macro Core. The core solution supports the intermediate band (4.75GHz) spectrum dedicated to Japan's local 5G private network.

CTOnews.com learned that with Samsung's 5G Cloud Native 5G Macro Core, developers can develop and run applications in cloud-based environments with better agility and scalability. At the same time, Samsung's 5G network solutions will help many cross-industry companies, including "agriculture, automotive, construction, education, health care, manufacturing, telecommunications and transportation".

In addition to Japan, Samsung also deployed its 5G private network solutions in South Korea and the United States. In South Korea, with the support of Samsung, the first 5G private network is deployed in the new headquarters of Naver. In the United States, Samsung offers 5G FWA solutions to expand rural coverage and CBRS solutions to connect campuses and other businesses.