Nokia and Telecom Egypt bring 5G to Egypt for the first time
July 15 2024 - 3:00AM
Press ReleaseNokia and Telecom Egypt bring 5G to Egypt for the
first time
- Companies sign deal to upgrade Telecom Egypt’s radio access
network and introduce 5G-ready services in the cities of
Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza, and Luxor.
- Nokia to provide equipment from its extensive AirScale
portfolio including Massive MIMO radios, baseband, remote radio
heads, and services.
- 5G is set to revolutionize country with enhanced capacity and
connectivity.
15 July 2024Cairo, Egypt – Nokia today announced a new
partnership with Telecom Egypt to bring 5G technology to Egypt for
the first time. The collaboration aims to revolutionize the
country's telecom landscape by introducing the transformative power
of 5G to 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. Deployment will take place later this year.
Under the agreement, Nokia will deploy 5G radio access network
(RAN) equipment from its industry leading AirScale portfolio,
comprising baseband units and its latest generation of Massive MIMO
radios. These solutions utilize Nokia's energy-efficient ReefShark
System-on-Chip technology, delivering extensive 5G capacity and
coverage as well as enabling easy deployments. Nokia will also
offer various professional services, encompassing deployment,
integration, and network optimization.
5G technology will bring numerous benefits, including increased
capacity for seamless connectivity in some of Egypt’s most densely
populated areas. This will support a wide range of applications and
services, resulting in faster downloads, smoother streaming, and
improved network performance. This advancement will enable
unprecedented levels of innovation and efficiency across various
sectors, empowering organizations to thrive in today's fast-paced
digital landscape.
Earlier this year, Telecom Egypt secured the country's first 5G
license, which is valid for 15 years.
Mohamed Al Fowey, Vice President, and Chief Technology
Officer at Telecom Egypt, said: “This new agreement with
Nokia further strengthens our strong partnership, reaffirms our
commitment to providing cutting-edge digital services, and
positions us at the forefront of the 5G revolution. Both our
consumer and enterprise customers can look forward to enhanced
mobile broadband and exciting new applications that leverage the
speed and low latency of 5G technology.”
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia,
said: “This important 5G contract with Telecom Egypt
extends our longstanding partnership. The introduction of 5G
services enabled by our extensive portfolio will open exciting new
opportunities for people and businesses in Egypt to experience
enhanced mobile connectivity. Our collaboration establishes a
strong foundation for driving the nation's digital
transformation.”
Resources and additional informationWebsite:
Nokia 5GWebsite: AirScale Radio Access
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About Telecom EgyptTelecom Egypt is a
full-service telecom operator in Egypt, providing a wide array of
telecom services to a diverse customer base. Telecom Egypt offers a
comprehensive, innovative, and diversified portfolio of services,
ranging from fixed and mobile voice to essential data solutions
that are crucial in the digital landscape. With a rich heritage of
about 170 years, Telecom Egypt continues to lead the Egyptian
telecom market by providing cutting-edge technology, robust
infrastructure, and an extensive network of subsea cables to meet
the needs of its enterprise and consumer clientele. Aside from its
mobile operation "WE", Telecom Egypt holds a significant 45%
ownership stake in Vodafone Egypt. Telecom shares and GDRs (Ticker:
ETEL.CA; TEEG.LN) are traded on the Egyptian Exchange and the
London Stock Exchange.
Please refer to Telecom Egypt’s full financial disclosures on
ir.te.eg
For more information, contact Telecom Egypt’s investor relations
team: investor.relations@te.eg