AT&T selects Ericsson to supply dual-band radios for 600 MHz spectrum deployment
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Telecom · Country: United States · Announced: 2026-08-06
AT&T selected Ericsson to supply dual-band radios for its 600 MHz spectrum deployment, marking a key step in the carrier's network modernization program. The radios will enable uplink-enhancing 8RX technology across low bands for the first time, improving upload performance and overall network quality. AT&T acquired the 600 MHz spectrum from EchoStar, with the FCC imposing buildout milestones requiring coverage expansion to a specified share of the population within set timeframes. Ericsson was chosen through a competitive process, and the deal is part of AT&T's broader effort to modernize its network with Ericsson equipment. In areas already upgraded, AT&T reports up to 2x faster average speeds, a 10% reduction in dropped and blocked calls, up to 70% fewer slow-speed events, and up to 80% less uplink interference after tower equipment standardization.
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