United Kingdom: Three Ireland partners with Ericsson to launch 5G SA network

Three Ireland has partnered with Ericsson to launch a 5G Standalone network said to be the first in Ireland. Ericsson noted that this launch is initially available on a trial basis and will eventually be available to select corporate customers who will have the opportunity to test and trial its capabilities.

David Hennessy, chief technical officer Three Ireland & Three UK said, "Three Ireland is delivering on groundbreaking technology developments that are going to inherently advance the way we live, utilize, and interact with technology. 5G Standalone is the next evolution in 5G technology as we move fully away from a reliance on 4G and into 5G core technology. 

Three has also partnered with Technological University Shannon (TUS) to trial 5G Standalone technology as it looks to showcase the capabilities of the technology. Hennessy added, “This is just the beginning for true 5G where we will see the extensive possibilities for powering advanced technologies and supporting greater connectivity for all kinds of devices and enhancing user experiences.”