Samsung completes TeleWorld acquisition to accelerate U.S. 5G network expansion

This is going to be a combination that will help network operators accelerate and simplify the rollouts of 5G networks across the U.S. Samsung Electronics has completed the agreement to acquire TeleWorld Solutions (TWS), a network services provider headquartered in Chantilly, VA.

TWS provides network design, testing, and optimization services to mobile service and cable operators, equipment OEMs and other companies across the U.S. With network builds associated with 5G and 4G LTE enhancements advancing in the U.S, the acquisition is expected to address the need for end-to-end support in delivering network solutions.

TWS, a privately owned company, will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics America Inc. The service offerings and customers of TWS complement Samsung’s growth among network infrastructure clients. With competencies in radio frequency (RF) and network design service–as well as installation, testing, optimization services–TWS will continue to serve its existing customers and clients they currently support with Samsung. The TWS leadership team will continue to manage the business and, together with Samsung, will address the network upgrade cycle occurring in the U.S.

With a growing position in the U.S. networks industry, along with its 5G technology leadership, Samsung says that the company has collaborated with major U.S. network operators to fulfill 5G’s network expansion. As its growth continues through network operator agreements and enterprises seeking their own cellular networks, the combination of Samsung and TWS will help customers address a range of next-generation demands.

“The acquisition of TWS will enable us to meet mobile carriers’ growing needs for improving their 4G and 5G networks, and eventually create new opportunities to enhance our service capabilities to our customers,” said Paul Kyungwhoon Cheun, Executive Vice President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung will continue to drive innovation in communications technology while providing optimization services for network deployments that accelerate U.S. 5G network expansion.”

“Everyone at TeleWorld Solutions is excited to be part of the Samsung family,” said Shervin Gerami, CEO of TeleWorld Solutions. “The advent of 5G and the amount of new spectrum coming into the U.S.  market requires scale and innovation for the next generation of wireless technologies. Joining forces with Samsung will accelerate innovation to help our customers fulfill their needs for network strategy, deployment, and automation.”