Nokia has announced a landmark partnership with Telecom Egypt to introduce fifth-generation (5G) technology across Egypt, marking a significant step in transforming the country’s telecom landscape. This collaboration aims to enhance capacity and connectivity, bringing 5G-ready services to key Egyptian cities including Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza, and Luxor.
Key Details of the Partnership
Technology Deployment: Under the agreement, Nokia will supply Telecom Egypt with 5G radio access network (RAN) equipment from its AirScale portfolio, which includes Massive MIMO radios, baseband units, remote radio heads, and a range of professional services. These will be deployed later in 2024.
Energy Efficiency: Nokia’s solutions will leverage its ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, known for its energy efficiency, to provide enhanced 5G capacity and coverage to Telecom Egypt’s customers.
Professional Services: Nokia will also offer deployment, integration, and network optimization services to ensure seamless implementation and operation of the new 5G technology.
Benefits of the 5G Rollout
Nokia assures that the deployment of 5G technology will bring numerous benefits to Egypt, including:
- Improved Internet Connectivity: Better internet connection and enhanced network performance.
- Increased Capacity: Especially crucial in densely populated areas.
- Industry Innovation: Enabling various sectors to leverage the speed and low latency of 5G for unprecedented innovation and efficiency.
Telecom Egypt, with over 50 years of experience in providing retail telecommunication services, reported a 48% increase in net profit for the first nine months of 2023, reflecting its robust performance and strategic growth initiatives.
The partnership between Nokia and Telecom Egypt represents a significant advancement in Egypt’s digital infrastructure, promising to enhance connectivity, drive innovation, and support the country’s digital transformation goals.
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