Singtel and Ericsson announced that they had signed a five-year strategic partnership to advance the implementation of advanced 5G technologies with an eye to the AI era. The companies will accelerate network deployment using 5G Advanced and AI, aiming to enhance communications services for businesses and individuals.
Singapore’s largest operator Singtel and Sweden’s Ericsson announced that they had signed a five-year strategic partnership on 20 October 2026 to strengthen next-generation communications infrastructure. The companies have stated that they will promote network deployment using 5G Advanced and AI. Further coverage will be provided in an article for paid subscribers.
The companies have a track record of building advanced 5G standalone (SA) networks on a global scale. Under the new partnership, they aim to use this foundation to introduce new advanced technologies. Enhancing AI-enabled operations and service delivery is also among their objectives.