• Ericsson's5G radio access and dual-mode 5G core network solutions to enable high quality5G standalone connectivity
• Singtelsubscribers and business customers to enjoy transformative 5G experiencesand opportunities
• Millimeter Wave (mmWave) ultra-low latency, high-speedand high-capacity connectivity to empower smart nation initiatives in Singapore

SINGAPORE- Media OutReach - 21 December 2020 - Ericsson(NASDAQ: ERIC) and communications service provider, Singtel, are acceleratingtheir 5G partnership in Singapore through the deployment of high-end 5Gtechnology. This is enabled by 5G New Radio (NR) Standalone and dual-mode 5Gcore network products and solutions, including real-time rating and policycontrol.

The energy-efficient,end-to-end 5G network will operate on Singtel's 3.5GHz and28GHz spectrum bands, spanning outdoor and indoor 5G coverage use. Millimeter wave (mmWave) connectivitywill also be deployed in hotspots across the city state.

Ericsson's radio and core solutions will ensurethat residents, enterprises, industry and government authorities in Singapore --renowned the world over as early technology adapters and hi-tech innovators -- areamong the first in the world to benefit from the highest performance that 5Gcan offer.

5G-enabled application use cases could includecloud gaming, immersive virtual reality/augmented reality, robot-humancollaboration in real-time, autonomous transport, remote healthcare, precisionsmart manufacturing and smart nation connectivity.

This 5G contract award takes the partnership betweenEricsson and Singtel to new levels, as Industry 4.0 gathers pace globally.Singapore was recently named world's most competitive economy for the secondsuccessive year in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking.

Mr Mark Chong, Group Chief Technology Officer,Singtel, said, "As the leading telco in Singapore, Singtel is committed tobuilding a secure, resilient, world class 5G network that will serve as thebackbone of Singapore's digital economy. We are pleased to be working withEricsson, leveraging on its industry leading 5G capabilities, and to deliverinnovative applications and transformative customer experience for our consumersand enterprise customers."

Martin Wiktorin, Head of Ericsson Singapore,Brunei and Philippines, says: "Singtel is determined to play a leading role inkeeping Singapore at the cutting edge of technology innovation and to ensurethat the whole nation benefits from 5G. To do so they need the best 5Gtechnology on the market. At Ericsson, our global leadership is evidenced byour extensive deployment experience with 75 live 5G networks worldwide. As along-standing partner, we are equally determined to work alongside Singtel toensure its subscribers and business customers enjoy the best experiences andopportunities that 5G has to offer."

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Ericsson 5G New Radio (NR) deployment solutions