Two tech giants are focusing on digitalization and CO2 emission reduction in Poland

Currently, Ericsson base stations constitute almost 50% of the Play network's radio infrastructure – nearly 6,000 stations. This collaboration will not only increase network coverage and capacity but also address challenges in cybersecurity, system resilience, and sustainable development.

Play and Ericsson have begun and will continue testing 5G Standalone networks in Białystok. 5G SA is a solution designed for local governments and businesses looking to develop smart city concepts or private campus networks.

Energy-saving solutions and CO2 emission reduction

Additionally, the companies will continue joint activities at Ericsson's research and development centers in Łódź and Kraków regarding frequency efficiency and energy-saving solutions.

Ericsson's experience shows that 5G can be a catalyst for reducing CO2 emissions by leveraging connectivity to increase productivity and operational efficiency across industries and public services.

"Thanks to our partnership with Ericsson, we are developing one of the largest mobile networks in Poland. This allows us not only to respond to the challenges of growing network usage, security, and energy consumption, but above all, to provide customers with services available nationwide. Our agreement opens another chapter and further support for Poland's digitalization," says Michał Ziółkowski, Play's Management Board Member and Chief Technology Officer.

Play and Ericsson have been cooperating on network development since 2018

"As a strategic partner with Play, we will implement Ericsson's cutting-edge solutions on a large scale. Thanks to the partnership we have just signed, the quality of mobile services will improve, helping Poland become a regional leader in digitalization, with 5G technology as a driving force," emphasizes Martin Mellor, Head of Ericsson in Poland.

Play and Ericsson have been cooperating on network development since 2018.

The number of active mobile customers in the Play group at the end of the first half of the year was over 13.4 million, an increase of 125,000 year-on-year (0.9%). Of this group, 9.7 million (72%) were subscription customers.

The group's total revenue in the first half of the year increased by 2.6% year-on-year to over PLN 5.1 billion.

EBITDAaL (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) in the first half of the year increased by 11.3% year-on-year, reaching almost PLN 2.3 billion.