platform, supporting 5G SA capabilities, on GCI’ s behalf via its Intelligent Operations Center( IOC). The partnership enables Ericsson and GCI to leverage their own unique areas of technical expertise to support the operation of GCI’ s statewide network and deliver the best possible connectivity to Alaskans.

The partnership heralds a new era of operational efficiency and customer-centricity for GCI.

In today ' s rapidly evolving landscape, the demand for faster and more reliable wireless connectivity continues to surge. Operators can face challenges when transforming their business processes and operations maturity to meet the demands of advanced 5G services while maintaining the quality of connectivity across earlier generations of networks their customers demand. Previously, options were limited to investing resources in complex modernizations or relinquishing control by engaging a hosting provider.

By operating the core network on behalf of customers, Ericsson has introduced a third option for operators like GCI who need the control and flexibility of a wholly owned core network while simultaneously accelerating operational transformation. Ericsson provides the means for GCI to support their transformation whilst maintaining control of their core network during deployment of 5G SA and associated

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