Nokia
and Telecom Egypt have announced a new partnership to introduce 5G technology
to Egypt for the first time. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the
country's telecom landscape by bringing the transformative power of 5G to major
cities, including Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza, and Luxor.
Nokia
will provide its comprehensive AirScale portfolio to deliver an exceptional
network experience to Telecom Egypt's customers, including faster data speeds,
enhanced performance, and capacity. The deployment, set to take place later
this year, will leverage Nokia's industry-leading 5G radio access network (RAN)
equipment, comprising baseband units and the latest generation of Massive MIMO
radios. These solutions utilize Nokia's energy-efficient ReefShark
System-on-Chip technology, delivering extensive 5G capacity and coverage while
enabling easy deployments.
The
partnership will also see Nokia offer various professional services, including
deployment, integration, and network optimization. The introduction of 5G
technology is expected to bring numerous benefits, including increased capacity
for seamless connectivity in densely populated areas, supporting a wide range
of applications and services. This will result in faster downloads, smoother
streaming, and improved network performance, enabling unprecedented levels of
innovation and efficiency across various sectors.
Earlier
this year, Telecom Egypt secured the country's first 5G license, valid for 15
years. Mohamed Al Fowey, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Telecom
Egypt, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating that it
strengthens their commitment to providing cutting-edge digital services and
positions them at the forefront of the 5G revolution.
Tommi
Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, also commented on the
partnership, highlighting its importance in extending their longstanding
collaboration. He emphasized that the introduction of 5G services enabled by
Nokia's extensive portfolio will open exciting new opportunities for people and
businesses in Egypt to experience enhanced mobile connectivity, establishing a
strong foundation for driving the nation's digital transformation.
