Sagebrush Cellular announced that it will partner with Ericsson to modernize its network with 5G capabilities. Ericsson is slated to provide tower services and upgrade all existing RAN and core equipment. The equipment includes the Ericsson Radio System, Cloud Core, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), and Ericsson NFVI. Following the Federal Communications Commission mandate to replace equipment for increased security, the solution will be deployed across 115 sites in Montana and North Dakota.