Samsung Electronics to Solely Supply 5G and 4G Mobile Communication Equipment to SaskTel in Canada

5G·4G LTE Base Stations, Standalone Supply of Virtualized Core Equipment. Commercialization in 2022

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] Samsung Electronics announced on the 16th that it will exclusively supply 5G and 4G LTE mobile communication base stations and virtualized core equipment to SaskTel, a Canadian mobile carrier. This contract is the third new project secured since Samsung's entry into the Canadian market in 2019.

Established in 1908, SaskTel is a wired and wireless telecommunications operator run by the government of Saskatchewan, Canada, providing mobile communication services as well as wired and wireless telephone, high-speed internet, and IPTV services.

Through this contract, Samsung Electronics will provide SaskTel with 5G and 4G base stations across various frequency bands, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) base stations, software for virtualized core, and maintenance and optimization services. Notably, this is the first time Samsung is supplying 5G virtualized core equipment overseas. This product is an integrated device that simultaneously processes 5G and 4G data traffic, significantly reducing deployment time compared to building separate equipment and enabling efficient management of network resources.

Samsung Electronics plans to first commercially launch 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) services with SaskTel next year, followed by providing 5G Standalone (SA) services through software upgrades.

Doug Burnett, CEO of SaskTel, said, "We selected Samsung as the sole supplier because we are confident that Samsung will build a stable and excellent network based on advanced 5G technology." He added, "Faster and more reliable 5G communication technology will play a crucial role in expanding remote work, education, and virtual healthcare, and SaskTel’s customers will experience the infinite possibilities of 5G through the latest 5G devices, including the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G."

Chulho Cho, head of Samsung Electronics Canada, said, "We are pleased to create an opportunity to further expand Samsung Electronics’ unique 5G network solutions in Canada through cooperation with SaskTel." He added, "We will actively support SaskTel’s 5G network construction by supplying competitive 5G end-to-end solutions and do our best to promote 5G expansion worldwide."

Samsung Electronics entered the Canadian market in December 2019 by signing an exclusive supply contract for 5G and 4G LTE mobile communication base stations with Videotron, and in June last year, it signed a 5G mobile communication business contract with TELUS, one of Canada’s top three mobile carriers.

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