TCS chosen by Three UK to configure mobile network for its ongoing 5G services rollout

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that it has been chosen by Three UK telco to configure its mobile network for its ongoing 5G services rollout. Three UK is deploying a new 5G radio access network which is already live in 175 towns and cities in the UK, across more than 1,000 sites.

With this alliance, TCS will configure the core network for new site deployments, site upgrades, and optimization of 3G and 4G technologies.

As per TCS, its software will hasten the configuration process and reduce manual errors, enabling first-time correct configuration.

“These improvements will help Three deliver faster, secure, and more reliable 5G services to its customers,” the company said.

“Three UK’s 5G roll-out is underpinned by our agility in bringing services to market. Our decision to partner with TCS was based on this need to deliver at pace whilst being flexible to changing demands. TCS was able to rapidly mobilize and are now embedded in our 5G delivery to support our 5G journey,” said Carlo Melis, Chief Networks Officer, Three UK.

“We look forward to expanding our work with Three as we enter this exciting new period of widespread 5G consumer availability in the UK. Providing customers with the best possible network access is at the heart of Three’s mission and we are thrilled that they have chosen TCS’ unrivaled network management and configuration solutions to help them achieve this,” said Carol Wilson, Head, Communications, Media and Information Services Business – Europe and UK, TCS.