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2023 has been quite an eventful year for our core network. Having received 12 month “end-of-life” notice for our Ericson Evolved Packet Core (EPC) system, we decided to evaluate the feasibility of deploying a software-based EPC with the objective of increasing cost efficiencies and meeting our technical and operational requirements. Over five software-based EPC suppliers were evaluated, and Star Solutions International Inc. was awarded the contract for King Street Wireless’s next generation EPC. The new EPC should provide over 75% cost savings (when compared to Ericsson) over a 5-year projected Total Cost of Ownership, and provide our operational staff increased capabilities for managing the Core. King Street Wireless successfully deployed the new Star Solutions Core and migrated over 205 Ericsson based radio sites by December 19 - just in time before the support for the Ericsson EPC expired.