Ericsson has unveiled a new 5G router designed to provide enterprise-grade wireless connectivity for small businesses and remote workers, featuring network slicing capabilities and Wi-Fi 7 technology.
The Cradlepoint X20 5G Router aims to deliver high-speed internet access without requiring traditional wired infrastructure, targeting small to medium-sized businesses, temporary sites, and home offices.
Network slicing in this context is the partitioning of a single 5G network into multiple independent virtual networks.
Each slice can be tailored with dedicated resources and specific performance parameters to meet the diverse needs of different services or users.
The device includes dual-SIM failover capabilities and an eight-hour battery backup to ensure continuous connectivity during power outages.
Technical specifications include advanced routing and switching features, alongside the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless standard for local network distribution.
"With over 96 per cent of businesses in Australia and New Zealand being SMBs, there is a significant opportunity for service providers to offer connectivity solutions that can meet the needs of these businesses," Nathan McGregor senior vice president Asia Pacific at Ericsson's enterprise wireless solutions division said.
Industry analyst IDC predicts that by 2026, 75 per cent of enterprises will outsource deployment and management of at least one major network domain to external partners.
The router enables telecommunications providers to offer tiered service packages using network slicing technology, which allows the creation of multiple virtual networks on a single physical infrastructure.
Target applications include retail stores, pop-up venues, construction sites, and remote work setups requiring rapid deployment of high-speed internet access.
The Cradlepoint X20 5G Router will be available globally from April 2025.
Swedish telco equipment vendor Ericsson acquired Cradlepoint in 2020.
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