Asiacell, a leading provider of mobile telecom services in Iraq is reaping the benefits from the network transformation program that the Operator undertook with Ericsson with an increase in subscriber numbers and improvements in a number of key performance and customer satisfaction metrics, according to a statement by Ericsson.
Asiacell joined forces with Ericsson in 2014 to implement its “Golden Province” network infrastructure improvement program, designed to help build a more robust network for mobile broadband services. The program covers a wide range of activities, including radio network and end-to-end optimization, feature activations, and capacity enhancements.
Ericsson said that a key component in the network transformation program is the use of the Ericsson RBS 6000, a multi-standard radio base station that offers 80 percent lower energy consumption per subscriber and takes up 75 percent less space compared to earlier base station standards. This reduces Asiacell’s carbon footprint and provides considerable savings on site rental, added Ericsson.
Mohammed Baban, CTO, Asiacell
Ericsson’s network improvement program, inaugurated in 2014, has optimized our network performance, and boosted the overall user experience. This has cemented customer loyalty among our users, many of whom are now willing to pay for better-quality services. We are proud of the results achieved under our partnership with Ericsson, a leading provider of communications technology and services.
Rafiah Ibrahim, President Ericsson Region Middle East and East Africa
Our collaboration with Asiacell, was created to ensure the delivery of an excellent, higher-quality mobile broadband experience. Today, we are witnessing the fruits of our longstanding partnership -- customer-focused accessibility, high-performance network solutions and greater user satisfaction.
