Tele2 and Telenor Sweden on Wednesday announced that have together secured crucial spectrum in the 3.5 GHz spectrum auction.
The two companies have also finalized their vendor procurement and chosen Ericsson and Nokia as partners for the rollout of their joint nationwide 5G radio access network.
Tele2 and Telenor have won 100 MHz in the Swedish 3.5 GHz spectrum auction. Combined with the frequencies already won in the 700 MHz auction 2018, this will make it possible to commence the nationwide rollout of 5G, as well a significant upgrade of the existing 4G network. The rollout will be conducted through Tele2’s and Telenor’s joint company Net4Mobility.
Tele2’s 5G vendors In connection to the auction, Tele2 and Telenor have also finalized their procurement of radio access network vendors and have signed with Ericsson and Nokia for their nationwide rollout. As previously announced, Tele2 has chosen Nokia as vendor for its core network in both Sweden and the Baltics. Tele2 will operate and monitor its Swedish 5G network from within Sweden.
Kjell Johnsen, CEO and President of Tele2
I am very happy with the outcome of the auction and the fact that we can finally begin the broad rollout of 5G in Sweden. Our new generation network will result in a significant upgrade for consumers and enable innovation, automation and efficiency for businesses.
Kaaren Hilsen, CEO of Telenor Sweden
This is an important step for the 5G rollout in Sweden and I am happy we have acquired the spectrum needed to make true 5G widely accessible across the country.
