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• Ericsson will showcase how high-performance networks can unlock Africa’s digital future as the official Digital Infrastructure Partner at GITEX Africa from April 7-9, 2026, in Marrakech.
• Demonstrations will feature 5G Advanced, differentiated connectivity, 5G robotics, mission-critical networks, and cloud gaming, highlighting new revenue opportunities for communication service providers (CSPs).
• Ericsson executives will lead discussions on the evolution from traditional telcos to digital platform enablers, aligning with the event’s theme: "Powering Africa’s Digital Future.

• Ericsson and Econet Wireless Zimbabwe sign memorandum of understanding to collaborate on AI-driven, secure and sustainable network innovation for enhanced connectivity.
• The collaboration will explore 5G Advanced, AI-driven radio access network (RAN), exposed network APIs, network slicing and IoT-enabled services and use cases to enable wider digital inclusion, remote learning, e-health and more.
• The collaboration builds on more than 20 years of technology partnership in Zimbabwe.

• Türk Telekom and Ericsson announce a strategic research collaboration to advance 6G innovation in Türkiye
• Joint efforts will focus on R&D projects, bilateral initiatives, and shaping emerging 6G standards.
• This partnership sets benchmarks for future telecom services and strengthens both parties’ technological leadership

• Ericsson and Turkcell announced a collaboration at MWC 2026 to develop and deploy advanced solutions, building on the commercial launch of 5G in Turkiye
• The full collaboration includes a signed agreement for 5G RAN rollout, and an ambitious Memorandum of Understanding to explore RedCap (Reduced Capability), Cloud RAN architectures, the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform, and AI-driven intelligent rApps for network automation
• This collaboration will enable faster, more reliable services, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate new use cases like AR/VR and industrial IoT.

• Ericsson and Turkcell have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Mobile World Congress 2026 to collaborate on 6G research and development in Türkiye
• The partnership will focus on key future technologies including Agentic AI, Autonomous Network Enablers, and Digital Twins for network operations.
• This collaboration aims to enhance user experiences, drive operational efficiencies, and unlock new revenue streams across the telecom, enterprise, and public sectors

• Ericsson and Safaricom extend partnership for seamless 5G capacity in Kenya.
• Artificial Intelligence enabling advanced analytics and automation will also be introduced in the near future to Safaricom’s network by Ericsson through new advanced transport technology.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), in collaboration with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), successfully hosted the Oman Enterprise Summit, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, and technology partners to explore how advanced connectivity can accelerate the Sultanate’s digital and industrial transformation in line with Oman Vision 2040.

• The Connect NextGen Hackathon invites innovators, startups, and university students to create applications and solutions that advance digital inclusion, smart cities, agritech, and sustainability.
• Participants will bring their ideas to life through a four-month program launching on 11 February 2026 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, featuring hands on mentoring and an eight week acceleration in 5G, IoT, Cloud, AI, and sustainable technologies.
• The Hackathon is one of the key operationalization phases of the Ericsson and the Federal Government of Nigeria MoU to collaborate on digitally upskilling Nigerians, policymakers and public sector decision makers.

• Ericsson will participate at Mining Indaba 2026, from February 9 to 12, 2026, in Cape Town.
• Ericsson will showcase how their private 5G solutions are empowering the shift to safer, smarter, and highly efficient mining operations.