Ericsson and e& Egypt partner to launch 5G

The government reportedly raised about $675 million from selling 5G service licences to the country's four telecom operators, including Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, e& Egypt, and the state-owned Telecom Egypt.

Ericsson’s latest 5G Radio Access Network (5G RAN) portfolio will be deployed with the Ericsson Radio System products and solutions. The 5G will benefit consumers and enterprises in Egypt with faster speeds, lower latency, and greater network resilience, which will contribute to advancing societies, transforming industries, and enhancing day-to-day experiences.

It is also on the heels of Nokia's announcement with Telecom Egypt, the government-owned telecom provider, to bring 5G technology to the country for the first time. The collaboration will see 5G-ready services enter Egyptian cities, including Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza, and Luxor.

Under the partnership, Nokia will provide 5G radio access network (RAN) equipment from its extensive AirScale portfolio, comprising Massive MIMO radios, baseband, remote radio heads, and services. Nokia will deploy its equipment later in 2024.