By Abiye Yeshitila: Account Manager at Ericsson Ethiopia Ethiopia is on the verge of massive digital transformation, as one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, which is being led by consumers who, today, have access to more devices and are more connected than ever. The ICT market in Ethiopia is constantly evolving, and telecommunication…
Mobily trial 5G on 800/1800MHz band using Ericsson Spectrum Sharing in Saudi Arabia
Mobily and Ericsson test 5G on low band for extended 5G coverage Ericsson Spectrum Sharing will support Mobily in expanding 5G coverage Mobily has teamed up with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to trial 5G on 800/1800 MHz band using Ericsson Spectrum Sharing .The trial showed 5G capabilities in a real-world environment over a live network, including…
Ericsson joins 450 MHz Alliance to strengthen critical communications
Ericsson has joined the 450 MHz Alliance to support critical mobile communications networks for industries such as public safety and utilities that require secure and resilient wide-area coverage. Traditionally regarded as a niche band, 450MHz spectrum has grown in relevance to the mission-critical networks market in recent years. The 450MHz band addresses critical network users’…
Ericsson and Qualcomm pioneer new carrier aggregation capabilities for 5G
The latest interoperability tests enable communications service providers to implement new 5G carrier aggregation capabilities that boost performance, capacity, and coverage. Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have completed pioneering interoperability tests for 5G standalone (SA) carrier aggregation across both FDD/TDD* and TDD/TDD bands. 5G carrier aggregation allows operators to use multiple sub-6 GHz spectrum channels…
Africa in Motion: Accelerating Africa’s digital future By Fadi Pharaon, President of Ericsson Middle East and Africa
As a continent with very high potential for growing economies, how can African countries accelerate their digital adoption and leapfrog into a new era of socio-economic prosperity? This could be achieved by leveraging new technologies that make it easier to conduct business, raise productivity and efficiency while encouraging an inclusive society. Embracing new ways of…
Eva Andren named Inclusive Leader at Gender Mainstreaming Awards 2020
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is delighted to announce that Vice President and Head of Managed Services at Ericsson Middle East & Africa, Eva Andren has been named Inclusive Leader at Business Engage’s 8th Annual Gender Mainstreaming Awards. An enthusiast fueled by a constant drive for business efficiency, Andren was recognized for her position as a transformational…
MTN South Africa selects Ericsson for commercial 5G Core and Radio
5G commercial contract is part of MTN South Africa’s network modernization Contract includes supply of Ericsson radio access network, core, and transport products and solutions MTN and Ericsson are working together to identify and develop 5G use cases and applications to drive industry digital transformation Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been selected by MTN South Africa…
Ericsson and MTN win ‘Delivering Excellence in Customer Experience Award’ at AfricaCom 2019
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and MTN Group (JSE: MTN) have jointly won the ‘Delivering Excellence in Customer Experience Award at AfricaCom 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa for Ericsson Customer Experience Program (ECEP) that was rolled out. The ECEP is a proactive approach to improving customer experience by focusing on network performance improvements in operator 2G,…
Network performance crucial for business growth in Sub-Saharan Africa – Ericsson Mobility Report article
Evolving networks today will ensure a smooth 5G switch-on tomorrow, as well as a platform for business innovation Optimized, flexible, and highly scalable, Ericsson’s solutions and services allow MTN to cope with growing demands Mobile broadband subscription penetration in the Sub-Saharan Africa region is approximately 30 percent and is forecast to reach around 50 percent…
Ericsson to highlight technological innovations at AfricaCom 2019
Ericsson experts will present a wide range of demonstrations and launches during AfricaCom 2019 in Cape Town Collaborations with industry leaders on innovative connectivity solutions will be showcased Visitors will experience hands-on demonstrations in Networks, Managed Services and Digital areas Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will demonstrate how it is empowering an intelligent, sustainable and connected Africa…