Ericsson builds 5G SA network for US precision agricultural research project

Kit vendor Ericsson has built a 5G SA network for US researchers which will power data gathering connected robots, livestock monitoring and agricultural automation.
The 5G SA network is part of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (ARA) multi-modal platform for wireless research, based on the Iowa State University campus. The coverage extends to local crop and livestock farms and parts of the city of Ames.
The build consists of a 5G core operating in SA mode and NR radios which operate in both