• Videotron and Samsung Expand Partnership Through 5G NSA and 4G LTE Core Gateway Deployment Korea on February 19, 2026 AUDIO Play Download Share open Print The latest extension in the companies’ long-standing partnership advances Samsung’s growth in Canada Samsung Electronics today announced that it has been selected by Videotron, one of Canada’s key telecommunications operators, to modernize its network infrastructure with Samsung’s 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) and 4G LTE Core Gateway solution. • This deployment further extends Samsung’s mobile network footprint with Videotron, providing operational and customer benefits such as improved flexibility and even more seamless connectivity. • Samsung will deliver a comprehensive, turnkey solution leveraging its cloud-native 5G and 4G Core on Dell PowerEdge servers with AMD EPYC 9005 Server CPUs and Red Hat OpenShift, the industry’s leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. • This configuration underscores Samsung’s commitment to open, interoperable network solutions and its ability to offer an end-to-end network infrastructure with a diverse ecosystem of partners. • Key highlights of the collaboration include: Resilience and reliability enhancements to support consistent, high-quality experiences Automation-ready operations to streamline lifecycle management and reduce complexity Flexible scalability and operations to support Videotron’s evolution and growth “Samsung’s success delivering our RAN infrastructure gave us confidence in their ability to support our Core network,” said Mohamed Drif, Senior Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer, Videotron. • “Their solution leverages open, industry-standard platforms that provide the operational flexibility we need as we elevate service for our customers in Quebec and expand our digital-first mobile and home internet brand, Fizz, across Canada.

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  • Samsung Electronics has been chosen by Canadian telecom operator Videotron to deploy a cloud‑native 5G Non‑Standalone (NSA) and 4G LTE Core Gateway solution. The rollout uses Dell PowerEdge servers with AMD EPYC CPUs and Red Hat OpenShift, emphasizing open‑standard, Kubernetes‑based architecture. Key benefits highlighted include improved resilience, automated lifecycle management, and scalable operations to support Videotron’s growth and its digital‑first brand Fizz. This marks the first extension of the companies’ partnership beyond radio access, reinforcing Samsung’s presence in Canada’s mobile network market and underscoring its commitment to scalable, future‑ready infrastructure.

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