The Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 is a rugged, secure appliance and router designed to enhance access to the increased speed and performance of 5G, supporting advanced applications and critical communications. Built for the 5G future, it is 5G network slicing ready and features the deployment flexibility of eSIMs, allowing for carrier switching without the need to change physical SIM cards (eSIM functionality will be available with future NetCloud releases). This robust 5G networking platform is capable of withstanding extreme temperature variations, harsh environments, and hazardous locations while delivering enterprise-class reliability, scalability, comprehensive management, and security.

The R980 comes with either Mobile or Ruggedised IoT NetCloud service plans, offering features tailored to the specific needs of various deployments. It also supports NetCloud Exchange and SASE services, providing Zero Trust Network Access and cellular-optimised SD-WAN.

High-Performance Vehicle Connectivity

The Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 router, equipped with a NetCloud Mobile service plan, delivers a rugged GNSS/GPS-enabled in-vehicle network solution. When paired with the Advanced Mobile service plan, it offers threat management, web filtering, application visibility, analytics, and advanced GNSS/GPS capabilities such as location tracking and cellular coverage mapping. The R980 with SD-WAN ensures resilient in-vehicle connections by optimising traffic across LTE, 5G, 5G standalone network slices, satellite, and WiFi as WAN.

Ruggedised IoT Solution

When used with a NetCloud Ruggedised IoT service plan, the R980 provides a versatile and robust 5G router solution for connecting and securing IoT devices at scale. It can be deployed across various environmentally challenging IoT use cases, including oil and gas, utilities, and smart city infrastructure, as well as next-gen kiosks and video surveillance installations. Its rugged design and support for the CBRS band make it ideal for private networks. Furthermore, the solution is highly extensible, featuring APIs, SDKs, and integrations with IoT platforms, along with generous memory that supports onboard edge containers.