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Watch Communications chooses Ericsson to build rural FWA services in the MidwestPLANO, Texas, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Watch Communications has entered into a partnership with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) as a part of its USD 53 million project with the Connect America Fund II to deliver increased internet connectivity to rural communities in Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. This partnership, which is the first between Ericsson and Watch, is set to provide rural customers with best-in-class broadband solutions leveraging Ericsson's products and services. Watch will use Ericsson's Radio System hardware and software to build their fixed wireless access (FWA) network in areas where Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and licensed spectrum will be used. Watch will have access to Ericsson 4x4 and 64x64 Massive MIMO solutions that offer higher system capacity and reliability compared to competing LTE solutions. Ericsson will also provide network management and CBRS solutions, and the network can be smoothly evolved to 5G in the near future. Chris Daniels, President and Chief Executive Officer of Watch Communications, says: "Watch is an example of how a rural internet service provider can leverage best-in-class solutions from Ericsson in the delivery of robust broadband services at a level equal to the national players." Rob Johnson, Head of Customer Unit Regional Carriers for Ericsson North America, says: "Ericsson is pleased to work closely with Watch to narrow the connectivity gap in rural America. This is the mission of our team, and we look forward to becoming a strong partner and evolving the relationship in the future." Watch started offering FWA to help close the digital divide for Americans living in rural areas of Ohio. Their work began 15 years ago and has since expanded into Indiana and Illinois. NOTES TO EDITORS Find out more about Ericsson 5G. FOLLOW US: MORE INFORMATION AT: MEDIA RELATIONS: Lindsey Gardner, Watch Communications Media Requests ABOUT ERICSSON About Watch Communications View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/watch-communications-chooses-ericsson-to-build-rural-fwa-services-in-the-midwest-300937595.html SOURCE Ericsson |