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e& UAE expands 5G network with Ericsson dual-band radios to boost network performance and reduce emissions
- Ericsson and e& UAE complete one of the world’s first deployments of the dual-band Massive MIMO radio, AIR 3229, as part of e& UAE’s 5G network expansion.
- The deployment enables e& UAE to double the number of new radio (NR) carrier components from two to four in high capacity 5G sites, using a one-step expansion approach.
- The innovative solution reduces power consumption by 20 percent and tower load by 25 percent, supporting e& UAE’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable 5G services.
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Ericsson and e& UAE sign MoU for 6G collaboration
- The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is to collaborate on exploring 6G technology.
- Under the MoU, Ericsson and e& UAE will explore potential 6G use cases and the future evolution of mobile networks as well as conduct joint technical discussions and engagements.
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Ericsson and MTN Rwanda modernize and expand network in Kigali
- The modernization and expansion partnership is expected to boost user experiences in Kigali, Rwanda and contribute to social and economic progress.
- The network modernization will also contribute to MTN’s Road to Zero ambition by reducing site footprint and energy consumption.
Ericsson and Ethio telecom launch 5G in Ethiopia’s Hawassa city
- 5G deployment in Ethiopia’s city Hawassa will provide faster connectivity for consumers and enterprises.
- Ericsson provided industry-leading 5G equipment and services that cater to the connectivity demands of subscribers.
- The 5G deal reinforces the long-standing strong partnership between Ericsson and Ethio telecom spanning more than 100 years.
Ericsson and du expand 5G network in UAE
- Ericsson and du enter into a new 5G network expansion agreement.
- The agreement aims to enhance 5G network capacity and deliver next-generation services.
- du will leverage the Ericsson Radio Access Network portfolio as part of this agreement.
Ericsson and e& Egypt partner to launch 5G in Egypt
- Ericsson and e& Egypt signed a partnership at GITEX Global 2024 for the launch of 5G in Egypt, bringing faster connectivity speeds, lower latency, and greater bandwidth to consumers and enterprises.
- Ericsson will supply its 5G portfolio to build the network, ensuring high performance and reliable connectivity while supporting the growth of technology and network capacity across mobile generations.
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Ericsson and e& international sign AI MoU to explore Autonomous Networks
- Ericsson and e& international have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the potential of AI-driven autonomous networks.
- The MoU focuses on exploring responsible AI deployment, innovation, and sustainability on e& international’s affiliate networks.
Ericsson and e& UAE collaborate to expose 5G capabilities to application developers
- The strategic collaboration between Ericsson and e& UAE is based on the use of Network Exposure Function and e& UAE’s CAMARA APIs-based service exposure layer.
- It will allow third-party application developers to innovate and build robust services on top of the 5G Standalone (SA) network to enhance user experiences and drive monetization.
- This is an important first step for e& UAE in their journey towards programmable 5G networks and Network-as-a-Service initiatives, with a focus on features such as Quality on Demand.
Ericsson conducts seamless automated upgrade of Vodafone Oman’s Core and Cloud
- Vodafone Oman is the first communications service provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to upgrade and migrate its complete end-to-end Core network on Ericsson’s latest cloud infrastructure.
- The project has prepared the communication service provider for 5G standalone implementation.
- The process was completed without any disruptions to network traffic.