Ericsson announced that it has launched a live E-band microwave link with 5Gbps capacity on Mobinil's network last month. First in the world, the brand new solution will improve Egypt's readiness for widespread LTE adoption, and enable Mobinil to become a data centric operator, said Ericsson.
Half of Egypt's current population is under the age of 35, and broadband capacity demands are rapidly increasing. These capacity needs will continue to increase on the road to 5G, and keeping up requires a continued technology evolution and re-imagining of network efficiency. The strategic decision to implement a microwave link with 5Gbps capacity and E-band technology on Mobinil's network has been perfectly timed to address growing demands and the future of broadband, said Ericsson.
According to Ericsson, microwave networks are a vital ingredient for operators to provide the best possible performance and quality of experience in the most cost-efficient way.
Hisham Sibilini, Mobinil CTIO
We hold our customers at the core of our operations. Launching this global first technology is an anticipatory move in light of our expanding customer base and its long-term sustainability.
Rafiah Ibrahim Head of Ericsson Region Middle East and Africa
We have been strategically partnered with Mobinil for a number of years now, and the speed and success of this joint achievement has further enhanced our already excellent relationship.
