Ericsson and MTN Nigeria reached a historic milestone with the successful launch of 5G services in that country. This historic agreement is the result of a fruitful 21-year collaboration, which reaffirms a rich culture of partnership between the two parties.
The first phase of the rollout covers certain parts of Lagos and Nigeria, where Ericsson's 5G technology – which includes 5G Radio Access Network and NSA Packet Core, will accelerate the development and digitization of key sectors such as education and healthcare. And it will also empower consumers and businesses with innovative 5G applications that will unlock the true potential of the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), smart cities and immersive communication over augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) for millions. of new consumers in the country.
With the Ericsson Radio System, MTN will provide advanced mobile broadband and wireless access services that will open up a host of new opportunities in the corporate domain. New 5G services can bring unique sustainable development initiatives to agriculture, energy, financial inclusion and security, among others, overcoming past institutional challenges and barriers to growth.
“5G will revolutionize the way we live and communicate across industries. With the speeds that 5G offers, we will be able to experience the internet with low latency, which makes our virtual interactions more real. At MTN, we will continue to pursue the launch of 5G technology to revolutionize internet access across the continent.” Mohammed Rufai,- technical director of MTN Nigeria.
“5G is not just about speed. 5G helps people do more with their devices, unlocks a whole new world of possibilities for society. 5G connectivity is likely to pave the way for life-altering advancements and we are proud to be part of Nigeria's 5G digital transformation, which has only just begun. With connectivity being the backbone of digitalisation, we are committed to providing the best service to our partners at MTN Nigeria to support them on this exciting journey.” 🇧🇷 Hossam Kandeel, Ericsson Vice President Middle East and Africa
In the future, MTN Nigeria's 5G network, powered by Ericsson, will be driven by software-defined networking capabilities, where a combination of currently available and well-understood AI techniques will enable a greater degree of practical autonomous operation. AI is creating opportunities in terms of better performance, greater efficiency, greater customer experience, as well as creating new business models and use cases for 5G, IoT and the enterprise.
