Ericsson Discusses 5G Technical Issues With FCC Team Reviewing T-Mobile/Sprint

Ericsson officials spoke with the FCC team reviewing T-Mobile buying Sprint at the team’s request. Ericsson said it focused on a “technical understanding of 5G networks.” Issues discussed included “different upgrade scenarios for existing cell sites, the potential changes needed to retrofit a site, and the flexibility designed into the Ericsson Radio System,” said a filing Wednesday in docket 18-197.