Verizon is rolling out Ericsson's controller nationwide, and field tests showed better network throughput and efficiency. These gains could improve service and operations, though the report does not show results across the full network yet.
That gives Verizon tools intended to handle network traffic with less manual work. Field tests showed gains, but the report does not say how much money or service improvement the nationwide rollout will deliver.
Ericsson's controller is set for nationwide use through its expanded work with Verizon, giving the product broader deployment. The report gives no sales figures, but field tests reported network gains.
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