Ericsson and MTN Nigeria have reached a historic milestone with the successful launch of 5G services. This landmark deal is the result of a fruitful collaboration spanning 21 years reaffirming a rich culture of partnerships between the two parties.
The first phase of the launch covers certain parts of Lagos and Nigeria where Ericsson’s 5G technology – which includes 5G Radio Access Network & NSA Packet Core – will accelerate the development and digitalization of key sectors such as education, healthcare and manufacturing. It will also empower consumers and enterprises with innovative 5G applications that will unlock the true potential of the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Smart cities and Immersive Communication over Augmented (AR) and Virtual reality (VR) for millions of new consumers in the country.
With Ericsson Radio System, MTN will provide
advanced Mobile broadband & fixed wireless access services which shall unlock
a range of new opportunities in the Enterprise domain. The new 5G services can
bring about unique Sustainable Development initiatives for agriculture, energy,
financial inclusion, and security, among others, overcoming past institutional
challenges and barriers to growth.
Mohammed Rufai, Chief Technical Officer, MTN Nigeria
says: “5G will revolutionize the way we live and communicate across industries.
With the speeds 5G offers, we will be able to experience the internet with low
latency, which means no lag, making our virtual interactions more real. At MTN,
we will continue to pursue the rollout of 5G technology to revolutionize
internet access across the continent.”
Hossam Kandeel, Vice President of Ericsson Middle
East and Africa, says: “5G is not just about speed. 5G helps people do more
with their devices, unlocking a whole new world of possibilities for society.
5G connectivity is likely to pave the way for life-altering advancements and we
are proud to be a part of Nigeria’s 5G digital transformation that has only
just begun. With connectivity being the backbone of digitization, we are
committed to delivering the best service to our partners at MTN Nigeria to
support them in this thrilling journey.”
In the future, MTN Nigeria’s Ericsson-powered 5G
network will be driven by software-defined network capabilities where a
combination of currently available and well-understood AI techniques will allow
a higher degree of practical autonomous operation. AI is creating opportunities
in terms of improved performance, higher efficiency, enhanced customer
experience as well as creating new business models and use cases for 5G, IoT
and enterprise.
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