TIM has successfully deployed a virtual Radio Access Network (vRAN) platform in a live advanced LTE network in Turin with Ericsson.
The vRAN technology, developed by both companies, will support the evolution of the network into a flexible cloud platform that enables the management of innovative services and automation while reducing associated costs and offering 5G-ready applications and services to Turin’s customers and businesses. The partnership has included close collaboration on Self Organizing Network (SON) solutions, which allows customers to use VoLTE (Voice over LTE) services and high quality ultra-broadband data services. It also boosts TIM’s current digital transformation project, DigiTIM, which aims to provide superior customer experience and increase operational efficiency through virtualization and the automation of network systems.
TIM and Ericsson’s partnership has previously included the implementation of Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVi) and the optimization of mobile data traffic (Policy Manager Mobile Broadband). Further projects are planned, including a unified network Data Base – Unified Data Management – with components that will enable the delivery of the first 5G services and new machine-to-machine services. These new projects will aim to provide greater efficiency, speed and quality in the management and implementation of new services.
Elisabetta Romano, CTO, TIM
In this transformation process we are working to realize new network functions, and we are ready to face other challenges to reach new segments of the market with timeliness and efficiency.
Fererico Rigoni, Head of Ericsson, Italy
In our journey with TIM, our partner for the realization of cutting-edge solutions, we are committed to being at the forefront of maximizing the efficiency and flexibility of virtual solutions that will lead to the automation of our Radio and Core Network functions in one of the largest networks in Europe.
