Samsung Networks Collaborates with PLUS ES to Rollout 5G Network Solutions

Samsung grows its ecosystem to continue its 5G expansion in Australia

Samsung Electronics Australia has today announced its collaboration with telecommunications infrastructure provider, PLUS ES, to support the installation of Samsung’s wireless telecommunication infrastructure services in Australia, driving more efficient access to 5G networks.

The announcement follows the recent launch of Samsung’s networks operations, Samsung Networks Business, in Australia. Samsung will offer 5G radios, including 5G Compact Macro, the industry’s first 5G NR radio for mmWave spectrum, which has since been widely deployed in the U.S.

Samsung and PLUS ES, will collaborate to install Samsung’s equipment to existing infrastructure and facilities. Samsung’s 5G radios, for example, are predominantly attached to street lights or power poles. PLUS ES’s existing electrical infrastructure and expertise in this area will support the installation of Samsung’s 5G solutions and execute several trial sites in the coming months.

PLUS ES is a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider in Australia. The company manages a considerable footprint nationally, including 600-plus macro and micro cells, and 1600km of fibre under management – and is known for successfully delivering 15 small-cell 5G sites for the Commonwealth Games.

“Our collaboration with PLUS ES is a major step in the right direction as we continue deploying our mmWave technology in Australia and unlock the vast amount of potential that exists in 5G technology,” said Garry McGregor, Vice President at Samsung Electronics Australia. “PLUS ES has a considerable footprint in Australia and is a leading and respected infrastructure vendor. We are truly delighted to merge the power of our solutions.

“We are working hard with several local partners to continue deploying our mmWave technology at speed and scale, and our collaboration with PLUS ES is an example of the ground that we are making. It is a significant step in our mission to support the nation’s digital transformation with next generation networks technology,” added McGregor.

Commenting on the partnership, Jason Clark, Executive General Manager, Emerging Energy Solutions at PLUS ES, said: “Samsung has achieved considerable traction in the international mmWave market. It’s a leading industry solutions provider and is arguably the next disruptor in the local market after its launch in Australia in April.

“Samsung becomes a preferred partner of PLUS ES and, with its 5G mmWave solution –  5G Compact Macro – being AC powered, as well as its integrated antenna, radio and baseband unit, its simple deployment on existing power supplies and infrastructure mean we’re in a position to roll out quickly and at scale.”

Samsung is a global leader in 5G network solutions and aims to support the future of 5G and network connectivity in Australia. The recent launch of Samsung’s Networks Business followed the successful commercial deployments of 5G networks by mobile operators globally, using Samsung’s latest 5G solutions.

Samsung Networks has pioneered the successful delivery of 5G end-to-end solutions including chipsets, radios, and core. Through ongoing research and development, Samsung drives the industry to advance 5G networks with its market-leading product portfolio from fully virtualized RAN and Core to private network solutions and AI-powered automation tools. The company is currently providing network solutions to mobile operators that deliver connectivity to hundreds of millions of users around the world.