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- 5 Mar 2020
Ericsson Spectrum Sharing now Commercially Available
Ericsson has announced that its unique dynamic spectrum sharing solution has become commercially available for the first time. It has the capacity to allow communications service providers to quickly…
- 2 Jul 2019
Ericsson’s 5G Leadership in Europe Awarded at World 5G Summit
Ericsson, Swisscom, and strategic partners Qualcomm Technologies and OPPO, have been recognized on the European stage with a prestigious award at this year’s World 5G Summit in London, UK. The…
- 3 Jul 2020
Ericsson Powers MTN to Launch 5G Network in South Africa’s Cities of Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth
MTN South Africa announced the availability of its 5G commercial offering using Ericsson products in the cities of Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth. The MTN 5G launch is central to the mobile…
- 24 Jul 2019
Vodafone Goes Live with Ericsson 5G Technology in London
Ericsson’s 5G technology leadership was at the heart of Vodafone UK’s launch of 5G for consumer and business customers in London early this month. The spectacular cityscape views of London’s Sky…
- 19 Nov 2020
Ericsson Sees Strong Momentum in Sub-Saharan Africa
A series of contracts in Kenya, South Africa, Madagascar and Benin, among others, highlight Ericsson’s growing footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa as communications service providers move to strengthen…
- 7 Jul 2020
MTN, Ericsson Mull Commercial 5G in Nigeria
MTN said the agreement it signed with Ericsson to launch 5G (Fifth generation) network would see it deploy the commercial service across Nigeria and other 20 operations. The operator disclosed this…
- 22 Apr 2021
Proposed New Measures by ATU and Ericsson Set to Expand Africa’s ICT Space
African Countries and telecommunications stakeholders have launched the first set of ATU spectrum recommendations that focus on transforming Africa into a knowledge economy through the development of…
- 30 May 2022
Ericsson Tops Frost Radar in Global 5G Network Infrastructure Market ranking
For the second consecutive year Ericsson has been ranked as the leader in the Frost Radar™: 5G Network Infrastructure Market 2021 report. This shows the company’s ability to scale its innovations and…
- 13 Aug 2020
Ericsson Achieves 100th 5G Commercial Agreement with Unique Service Providers
Ericsson has achieved a significant 5G milestone by securing the company’s 100th commercial 5G agreement or contract with unique communications service providers. The figure includes 58 publicly…
- 9 Mar 2023
Ericsson Named Leader in 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure for CSPs Report
Published in February 2023, Ericsson is recognized in the Leaders' quadrant and positioned highest for Ability to Execute. Vendors offering 5G solutions for communications service providers (CSPs)…
- 20 Feb 2019
Ericsson Enhances 5G Platform
Ericsson is evolving its 5G Platform with portfolio additions across core, radio access and transport areas, as well as service orchestration. These add-ons make the platform more dynamic and…
- 15 Jun 2020
ATU, Ericsson Sign MoU to Accelerate Growth of ICT in Africa
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to help fast track roll out of technology across the continent. According to ATU, a specialized…
- 11 Sept 2015
Mobile Infrastructure Market Hits $11.4Bn in Q2
Driven by strong 3G WCDMA capacity projects in EMEA and unabated LTE activity in China, the global macrocell mobile infrastructure market was up 2 percent in the 2nd quarter of 2015 (2Q15) from the…
- 30 Nov 2020
More than 1Bn People will have Access to 5G Coverage by the End of 2020 - Ericsson
Ericsson projects that four out of every ten mobile subscriptions in 2026 will be 5G. This forecast is included in the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report. Current 5G uptake in…
- 14 Aug 2015
Ericsson AHUB to Connect African Innovators & Business Community
Ericsson on Thursday announced that it will be hosting an innovation station named “Ericsson AHUB” in partnership with Informa at AfricaCom 2015, Cape Town, 17- 19 November. The innovation station…
- 11 Jun 2019
Ericsson Says 5G Subscriptions to Reach 1.9Bn by 2024
Ericsson, multinational networking and telecommunications company, has forecast that there would be 1.9 billion 5G subscriptions globally by the end of 2024. Fredrik Jejdling, executive vice…
- 23 Feb 2022
Ericsson 5G Portfolio Update Puts Energy Efficiency Center Stage
Ericsson continues to strengthen its radio access network (RAN) portfolio with solutions that address the 5G rollout and sustainability goals of communications service providers. Announced today, the…
- 5 Sept 2017
Ericsson Expands its 5G Portfolio
Ericsson has introduced a new radio product, AIR 3246, for Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (Massive MIMO), which is a complement to Ericsson’s global 5G radio offering. AIR 3246 supports both…
- 6 Jan 2015
Ericsson First to Give Smartphone Users Indoor Boost with LAA
It is also believed that phone users spend more than 85% of their time indoors, however, a recent Ericsson ConsumerLab study conducted with more than 47,000 respondents across 23 countries revealed…
- 23 Jun 2022
Worldwide Mobile Data Traffic Growth Doubles in Two Years
Mobile data traffic in Sub-Saharan Africa, like the rest of the world will maintain an upward trajectory, as mobile broadband-capable devices become more accessible. For markets like SA and Kenya,…
- 23 Jun 2026
Africa Projected to Lead Global 5G Growth
Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to become one of the world's fastest-growing 5G markets, with subscriptions expected to reach 370 million by 2031, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report.…
- 25 Nov 2019
MTN Nigeria Launches First Demo 5G Network Service in West Africa
MTN Nigeria on Monday carried out the first live demo of 5G network service, with this, Nigeria has become the first country in West Africa to perform trial of 5G technology and applications. …
- 14 Dec 2020
Ericsson Mobility Report: Mobile Data Traffic in Sub-Saharan Africa to Grow by 6.5 times by 2026
The November 2020 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report reveals that mobile data traffic in Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to grow by almost 6.5 times the current figures, with total traffic…
- 6 Feb 2016
Ericsson Brings Network Coverage, Intelligence Towards 5G Era
Ericsson has launched four new solutions to support communication service providers in capturing the business opportunities created as the 5G era moves closer. The solutions will be showcased during…
- 5 Dec 2019
MTN Nigeria Showcases 5G Demo to Top Government Functionaries in Lagos
MTN Nigeria has hosted the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mrs Sherifat Folashade Jaji, at its 5G technology showcase…
- 22 Jan 2014
GSMA Joins Alliance to Lower Cost of Mobile Broadband In Developing Countries
GSMA is joining the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), a diverse coalition of over 50 members aiming to driving down the cost of Internet access in developing countries via regulatory and…
- 29 Nov 2021
5G: NCC Approves Second Trial ahead Spectrum Auction
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a second trial of the fifth generation (5G) technology in the country as the deadline for submission of bids and Initial Bid Deposits (IBDs)…
- 17 Jun 2020
Ericsson Predicts Mobile Data Traffic to Grow 12 Times in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mobile data traffic in Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to grow by 12 times the current figures, with total traffic increasing from 0.33 Exabytes (EB) per month to 4EB by 2025. Meanwhile, average…
- 22 Sept 2020
4G Advancement in Ethiopia: A Milestone in the Country’s Telecom Landscape
By Abiye Yeshitila Ethiopia is on the verge of massive digital transformation, as one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, which is being led by consumers who, today, have access to more…
- 23 May 2023
SABRE Africa Honours MTN’s Karl Toriola with Certificate of Excellence
In recognition of his tenacious leadership and drive for innovation, Karl Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria, received the 2023 SABRE Africa Certificate of Excellence as CEO of the Year. Since becoming…