Etisalat deploys first Ericsson Radio Dot System in Egypt
Ericsson and Etisalat have partnered to deploy Ericsson’s innovative Radio Dot System. This is the first implementation of its kind in Egypt and demonstrates the solution’s capabilities catering to the fast-growing demand for data traffic in Egypt.
Ericsson Radio Dot System is the most cost-effective, no-compromise solution to indoor coverage challenges. It is a game-changer designed to support operators in consistently delivering a better user experience for both voice and data in the broadest range of enterprise buildings and public venues.
Ericsson’s solution fully integrates with Etisalat’s network and provides seamless coverage for Etisalat’s consumer and enterprise customers in the broadest range of in-building deployment scenarios, ensuring consistent delivery of excellent customer experience in voice and data services.
Khalid Murshed, Etisalat CTO says: "Ericsson’s Radio Dot System will enable us to offer our customers a better user experience. We are consistently placing the needs of our customers first, and this system will ensure that they enjoy the best possible indoor mobile connectivity."
Isil Ozturk Yalcin, Head of Ericsson Customer Unit North East Africa, says: "Our Radio Dot System delivers the high performance standards that Etisalat demands. Our belief is that state-of-the-art technology is vital for operators to provide the customer experience to succeed in competitive markets, such as Egypt. With this solution, we will be proudly assisting the people of Egypt to continue on the path to the Networked Society."
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