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Optus to boost indoor connectivity with Ericsson’s 5G Radio Dot

Optus is one of the first operators in the world to test the high-capacity wideband multi-operator Ericsson Radio Dot System, ahead of further deployment across the network. When deployed, this system will provide high-capacity 5G connectivity indoors enabling Australian enterprises to drive operational efficiencies by providing high-speed, ultra-low latency and improved 5G reliability to end users, supporting data demanding applications and devices. This will enable customers from various communications service providers, including Optus, to receive the indoor mobile phone coverage with the same quality, when the service providers connect their base station equipment to the multi operator radio dot system as well. “Optus to boost indoor connectivity with Ericsson’s 5G Radio Dot”

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Vodafone Romania partners with Ericsson for 5G RAN deployment

Vodafone Romania opens new opportunities for upgrading its current infrastructure and for 5G deployments by awarding Ericsson as a key 5G radio access network (RAN) partner with the mission of bringing 5G benefits to consumers and enterprises. As part of the six-year agreement, Vodafone Romania will also use Ericsson’s RAN technology to enhance its existing mobile network which means that Vodafone Romania customers will benefit from faster connectivity speeds, low latency and more reliable and secure network performance.

The partnership is part of Vodafone Romania’s multi-year investment plan for infrastructure upgrade and development, in line with the company’s mission to help enable the digital society.

“In support of a digital society, building a future-ready, secure, energy-efficient network is crucial,” saidNicolae Vîlceanu, a chief network officer at Vodafone Romania. “The partnership with Ericsson gives us the technological fundamentals in our endeavour to stand alone 5G networks with tremendous impact for our customers: residential users, companies and authorities, in terms of speed, low-latency, diversity of use cases. It is also helping us upgrade existing RAN infrastructure in order to provide fast, reliable services in the transition to stand alone 5G and harness our potential as a services innovator for the digital, green society we envision.”

Vîlceanu added “All this investment is part of our promise for Romania and Romanians: to create a new standard of connectivity and invest in the unlimited potential of Romanians and local communities.”

Dragos Mircea Rebegea, a country manager at Ericsson Romania, says: “Ericsson is at the forefront of high-performing and energy-efficient 5G networks, and this acknowledgement marks a new era in the partnership between Ericsson and Vodafone Romania. We are building a network of the future that will not only offer superior connectivity for Vodafone Romania consumers but also deliver an innovation platform that can enable to transform industries and pave the way to a more connected digital society. “

5G RAN products and solutions from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio, including Ericsson Antenna System, will be deployed as part of a shift to 5G that will accelerate the digital transformation of Romania society.

Ericsson’s 5G RAN portfolio also includes Massive MIMO technology, which enables communication service providers to capitalise on the mid-band 5G spectrum with a unique approach to energy optimisation, Ericsson’s latest generation of radios and basebands (RAN Compute) will also improve Vodafone Romania’s current network energy consumption.

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Ericsson appoints Chafic Nassif as SVP for North East Asia

Ericsson has announced the appointment of Chafic Nassif as its new head of market area North East Asia and senior vice president. Mr. Nassif who is currently a head of Ericsson’s customer unit Latin America North within market area Europe and Latin America, will replace Chris Houghton who was appointed chief operating officer of Ericsson in November 2023. Mr. Nassif will take up his new position on February 26, 2024, and will be based in Japan. “Ericsson appoints Chafic Nassif as SVP for North East Asia”

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Batelco and Ericsson join forces for sustainable initiatives

Batelco, part of the Beyon Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to expand its sustainability initiatives and circular economy practices. The MoU was signed by Beyon chief communications and sustainability officer, Shaikh Bader bin Rashid Al Khalifa, and vice president and head of gulf council countries at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, Nicolas Blixell. “Batelco and Ericsson join forces for sustainable initiatives”

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Ericsson names Majda Lahlou Kassi as VP and head of West Africa and Morocco

Ericsson has announced the appointment of Majda Lahlou Kassi as vice president and head of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco effective January 1, 2024. With almost 25 years of experience at Ericsson, Kassi will lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of Ericsson’s business in this region, focusing on providing advanced technologies to enhance connectivity and society in West Africa. “Ericsson names Majda Lahlou Kassi as VP and head of West Africa and Morocco”

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