Nokia Oyj Wins Virgin Media O2 5G Deal, but Ericsson Takes Bigger Slice of UK Upgrade

Virgin Media O2 Working With Ericsson and Nokia on Network Expansion

Ericsson said Tuesday that it will be Virgin Media O2's primary radio access network partner in a five-year extension of their current partnership, with Ericsson powering most of the U.K. provider's nationwide radio network. The British carrier also signed a...

Nokia Oyj Wins Virgin Media O2 5G Deal, but Ericsson Takes Bigger Slice of UK Upgrade

Nokia has secured a multi-year 5G radio access network contract with Virgin Media O2, supplying AirScale equipment under a March 31 deal. Virgin Media O2 is investing £700 million in its mobile network this year and recently launched 5G+ service in dozens of UK towns and villages. Ericsson will become the operator’s primary RAN partner under a separate five-year extension. Nokia did not disclose the value of its contract. The post Nokia Oyj Wins…