ERICSSON, NCA Share Knowledge on 5G

Ericsson Technology and the National Communications Authority (NCA) have organized a workshop at the NCA Tower to share ideas on 5G and update each other on the trends as far as 5G is concerned.

Opening the session, Mr. Richard Kwaku Arthur, Country Manager for Ericsson Technology, acknowledged the NCA for hosting the workshop, which provides a unique platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration. He stated that the workshop is to offer an avenue to brainstorm, share experiences, collaborate, and support the technology industry and the advent of 5G. 

"The key takeaway during the 2022 workshop was the best approach to making 3G faster and more efficient, as well as the steps that need to be taken to get ready for the evolution of 5G," he said. 

He added that Ericsson considers continuous knowledge-sharing essential to the telecommunications industry in Ghana.

Prof. Ezer Osei Yeboah-Boateng, Deputy Director General, Technical Operations of NCA, remarked that the evolution of wireless systems and technologies has accelerated at a significant rate, delivering astounding technological advancements that have had a significant impact on the lives of everyone. 

He further called on the participants to bear in mind that, 5G can be likened to a football game with about seven (7) teams with multiple nets but only one goal needed. 

“The goal is the minimum CAPEX and OPEX and a maximum 5G use capability”. He expressed his delight that a topic as important as 5G is being discussed at the highest level due to what it offers to communications in general.

The training was hosted by the NCA and had participation from the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), Ghana Investment for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) as well as the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD).