One of the biggest disappointments of 5G for the large network vendors has been the slow uptake of 5G Standalone (SA), which requires implementation of a fully cloud-based 5G core. The equipment providers may have enjoyed a revenue boost from the rapid adoption of 5G thanks to the relatively simple Non-Standalone (NSA) variant, but with a few large exceptions, most operators find NSA, which still uses the 4G core, adequate for their current needs – and so large 5G core deals have been few and far between. Now Ericsson has released the latest updates to its 5G SA portfolio, claiming these will enable operators to monetize 5G more effectively than they have so far by implementing advanced connectivity and user…