Telecommunications equipment maker Nokia has partnered with Telecom Egypt to bring 5G technology to Egypt for the first time.
The collaboration aims to revolutionize the country’s telecommunications industry by introducing the transformative power of 5G to cities such as Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza and Luxor.
Nokia will deliver its comprehensive AirScale portfolio, aiming to provide Telecom Egypt’s customers with a superior network experience, including faster data speeds, enhanced performance and capacity. Deployment is expected to take place in the second half of 2024.
Under the agreement, Nokia will deploy 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment from its industry-leading AirScale portfolio, consisting of baseband units and the latest generation of Massive MIMO radios. These solutions leverage Nokia’s energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology to deliver extensive 5G capacity and coverage for ease of deployment. Nokia will also provide a range of professional services including implementation, integration and network optimization.
5G technology offers numerous benefits, including increased capacity that will enable seamless connectivity in some of Egypt’s most densely populated areas. This will support a wide range of applications and services, enabling faster downloads, smoother streaming and improved network performance. This advancement will unlock unprecedented levels of innovation and efficiency across sectors, enabling organizations to thrive in today’s rapidly changing digital environment.
Earlier this year, Telecom Egypt became the country’s first 15-year 5G license.
Mohamed Al Fowey, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Telecom Egyptsaid, ““This new agreement with Nokia further strengthens our strong partnership and reaffirms our commitment to providing cutting-edge digital services, positioning us at the forefront of the 5G revolution. Our consumer and business customers can look forward to enhanced mobile broadband and exciting new applications that take advantage of the speed and low latency of 5G technology.”
Tommi Uitto, President, Mobile Networks, Nokiasaid, “This important 5G agreement with Telecom Egypt expands our long-standing partnership. The introduction of 5G services, enabled by our broad portfolio, will bring exciting new opportunities for Egyptian people and businesses to experience enhanced mobile connectivity. Our collaboration establishes a strong foundation for driving the country’s digital transformation.”
by Colin Mann Advanced TV
Colin Mann, Editor-in-Chief Advanced TV
Colin Mann has over 40 years of experience in the media and communications industry. He has worked as an independent consultant since 1990, with clients including satellite television stations, telecommunications companies and cable MSOs. He was employed by media analysis publishing company Kagan World Media to advise and edit the launch of two specialist B2B titles. Euromedia Since 2000. Colin is a Fellow of the Society of Broadband Professionals (SCTE) and a member of both the Royal Television Society and the Broadcasting Press Association.
