Ericsson has been selected by AeroMobile, a subsidiary of Panasonic Avionics, to provide LTE technology to the aviation, maritime and mining markets.
AeroMobile is a UK-based mobile service provider for the aviation industry, providing services that enable airline passengers to use their mobile phones for voice, text and data inflight.
The solution will enable crew and passengers on aircraft, cruise ships and yachts, and employees in the and mining sectors, to enjoy 2G, 3G, LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Ericsson said it will provide AeroMobile with a 5G-ready core that can be optimized for use across a wide and growing range of sectors, enabling connectivity not only for passengers, employees and different services onboard aircraft and ships, and also for the massive Internet of Things communication.
Ericsson's 5G-ready core using NFV and SDN technologies brings ultra-scalability, programmability and automation to the networks. Real-time instantiation of network functions and network slicing enable network resource optimization, rapid service innovation, new business models and greater customer value for Panasonic Avionics.
The new contract between AeroMobile and Ericsson is only the first step of an extended strategic collaboration the two companies are embarking on, with other areas of focus including 5G and the Internet of Things.
Paul Margis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Panasonic Avionics
This innovative collaboration with Ericsson is an integral part of our strategy to address the global communications needs of consumers and businesses in the future, and it demonstrates our commitment to enabling connected devices through the Internet of Things.
Charlotta Sund, Head of Customer Group Industry and Society, Ericsson
We look forward to working closely with Panasonic Global Communications to enable them to offer consumers and businesses the next generation of global connectivity solutions.
