*Tie-up announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Ooredoo and Ericsson have announced a partnership for making the Ooredoo Supernet fully 5G-enabled as Qatar’s leading telecom company is in the process of preparing 1,200 network stations to be 5G-ready.
The partnership was announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Monday.
Ooredoo will leverage Ericsson’s industry-leading Ericsson Radio System, 5G New Radio solutions, and 10Gbps microwave network to fully digitally transform and modernise its existing mobile networks in order to introduce the latest 5G technologies across Qatar.
Once the 1,200 network stations are completed and 5G-compatible devices reach the market, Ooredoo’s 5G network will be able to provide download speeds about 100 times faster than 4G networks.
Ooredoo group chief executive officer Sheikh Saud bin Nasser al-Thani said, “Our partnership with Ericsson will provide the 5G foundation for our Ooredoo Supernet to enable Qatar’s Smart Cities, digitally competitive Internet of Things industries, and immersive mega-events and virtual reality experiences.
“As 5G becomes mainstream across Qatar, we are dedicated to transforming industries and enhancing people’s digital lives.”
Using Ericsson’s high-speed and low-latency 5G technology, Ooredoo can meet growing data traffic demands, and deliver high-quality mobile broadband and fixed wireless experiences. Ericsson will share global best practices in its multi-standard and modular architecture that provides 5G performance with the smallest site footprint and lowest energy consumption.
Rafiah Ibrahim, head (Market Area-Middle East and Africa) at Ericsson, said, “We are partnering with Ooredoo to bring our latest 5G innovation to life in their nationwide network.
“5G promises to accelerate the digitisation of industries, presenting Ooredoo with new opportunities and enabling them to launch the most advanced technologies while improving the end-user experience with faster speeds and lower latency.”
