Ericsson has announced plans to localize production of all its passive antennas for the Indian market by June 2025. The initiative, in partnership with VVDN Technologies, aims to strengthen Ericsson’s ability to serve local telecom operators, support ongoing 5G rollouts, and diversify its global manufacturing footprint.

By shifting production to India, Ericsson will be able to respond more quickly to changing market demands while enhancing the resilience of its supply chain. Mikael Eriksson, Head of Ericsson Antenna System, noted that expanding manufacturing in India allows the company to deliver cutting-edge technology faster and closer to where next-generation networks are being built.

Nitin Bansal, MD of Ericsson India, highlighted that localized manufacturing will ensure quicker deployments, improved responsiveness, and better protection for customers against external disruptions.

In addition to serving the domestic market, a significant portion of the antennas produced in India will be exported, further positioning the country as a key strategic hub within Ericsson’s global supply chain. The company currently operates other manufacturing facilities in Mexico, Romania, China, and the US, and has been active in India since 1994.

Source: Mobile World Live

Ericsson is supporting Tunisie Telecom with the effective rollout of 5G mobile technology in Tunisia.

According to Ericsson, the mobile operator has successfully begun providing its 5G-NSA (non-stand-alone) services for residential customers, which include 5G eMBB and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).

Technically, Ericsson stated that the 5G rollout was based on Time Division Duplexing (TDD) sites using the 3.5 GHz frequency band and FDD following a repurposing of the existing 4G spectrum, mostly in the 2100 and 1800 MHz frequencies.

High throughput was achieved with 5G TDD sites, which reached 2.1 Gbit/s downlink, the company said.

According to the company, this is the first time this frequency band has been used in Tunisia, and it provides a wider spectrum for faster speeds.

It further stated that Tunisie Telecom’s 5G is being deployed in an FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) architecture, which is consistent with the existing mobile network and ensures greater geographical coverage.

“In a spirit of long-term partnership, Ericsson worked with Tunisie Telecom to ensure the successful commercial launch of 5G within the deadlines set by the Ministry of ICT.

“And despite the very tight schedule and the relatively complex network architecture, we have managed to combine our efforts and complete this launch on time and with excellence.

“Ericsson will continue to work closely with Tunisie Telecom to ensure the success of the Digital Strategy 2025, which aims to put digital technology at the heart of Tunisia’s economic and social development,” says Tahar Labidi, senior account manager at Ericsson.

For Oussama Samet, central director of Networks at Tunisie Telecom: “With Ericsson, Tunisie Telecom has succeeded in being the first operator to launch 5G in Tunisia and North Africa, within the timeframe set by the Tunisian Ministry of ICT.

“Thanks to our partner, we were able to meet the challenge of a very tight schedule, in a relatively complex environment and ecosystem. The commercial launch was a success for Tunisie Telecom, and we’re counting on Ericsson for the next stages of 5G deployment, use case development and monetisation”.

Source: Extensia

Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Telecom Egypt – WE. The agreement aims to equip Telecom Egypt’s network with advanced technological solutions in preparation for the launch of 5G services in Egypt, ensuring high-quality broadband for users. With this collaboration, Telecom Egypt becomes the first operator in Egypt and Northern Africa to deploy innovative outdoor and indoor solutions, including BladeAAU technology with high-bandwidth Massive MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology & DIS 5G Solution with the new (pRRU) Pico Radio for indoor solution supporting multiband.

Huawei is integrating BladeAAU technology into Telecom Egypt’s network, which will optimize space utilization for antenna installations on Tower and lay the foundation for future 5G advancements. Additionally, Telecom Egypt is implementing the first 5G Digital Indoor System (DIS) in the region, utilizing three frequency bands and V-MIMO (Virtual Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) technology. Initial 5G tests have demonstrated exceptional user experiences, with throughput speeds exceeding 300 Mbps.

As Telecom Egypt extends its 5G network coverage, it prioritized optimal Outdoor & indoor coverage, particularly for high-value users. BaldeAAU MM 64T was equipped to meet the requirements of future capacity in Egypt and provide a multiple times higher capacity of 5G traffic, meanwhile Digital Indoor Systems (DIS) have become the preferred choice over traditional Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) due to their superior capacity and enhanced user experience.

The signing of the cooperation protocol comes within the framework of Huawei’s strategy, which accentuates the great importance of developing the ICT infrastructure in Egypt and supports digital transformation plans by providing the latest innovative technologies.

Additionally, the cooperation is in line with Telecom Egypt’s vision that aims to become a leading ICT operator by investing in establishing high-quality 4G/5G collaborative networks. In compliance with the current developments and launch of 5G networks. In addition, it will increase DOU (Dataflow of Usage) using data throughput and provide the users with communication services and better data transmission.

Mohamed Nasr Eldin Telecom Egypt CEO expressed his delight of signing the cooperation protocol with the leading Huawei to equip WE and develop its capabilities laying the groundwork of 5G and the launch of its various services. He said:

We are proud to cooperate with Huawei, which is a strategic partner for us in localizing the ICT industry and implementing the digital transformation strategy in Egypt. We are also pleased that Huawei with its expertise in this field will enable us maintain our leading position in providing the latest and best technological solutions to our customers and offering high-quality 5G services.

– Mohamed Nasr Eldin, CEO, Telecom Egypt

We are pleased to cooperate with Telecom Egypt, as this cooperation affirms the confidence and assurance in our ability in providing the best leading solutions worldwide to prepare Telecom Egypt’s network to lay groundwork for 5G, in addition to the growth of 4G.

– Mr. Benjamin Hou, CEO, Huawei Egypt

He pointed out that the innovated technology either MM 64T Blade Antenna or DIS 5G was equipped to meet the requirements of future capacity in Egypt and provide higher capacity of 5G traffic. He also assured that Huawei is keen on gearing all its efforts and innovations to provide the best services in the field of communications, in order to support economic development, being in line with the government’s vision towards developing ICT industry in Egypt.

Telecom Egypt is keen to spread modern communication technologies, including high bandwidth of the TDD 2.6 GHz band with MIMO Technology, aiming to provide users with an ideal experience of using networks, as well as the technologies and the updates that Huawei creates to achieve unparalleled communication services.

Source: Extensia

Kenya is expanding its partnerships with Malaysia and the technology firm Ericsson in order to encourage innovation and investment in the IT industry and speed the East African country’s digital transformation.

The Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy is leading the initiative.

Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, who leads the portfolio, met with Malaysian and Ericsson delegations at the ministry’s Nairobi offices on Monday.

The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Kenya, Ruzaimi Mohammed, paid a courtesy visit.

Following the meeting, Kabogo revealed that the two addressed bilateral relations, particularly in terms of technological innovation and investment.

“Kenya’s rapid growth in the tech industry coupled with Malaysia’s expertise in the same field allows for a strategic partnership that will boost our digital transformation agenda,” he said.

The two countries already have strong technological relations.

Last November, at the Malaysia-Kenya Tech Summit in Nairobi, they signed a memorandum of understanding for Malaysia to foster digital transformation in Kenya.

This allows Kenyan enterprises to gain access to Malaysia’s digital knowledge, while Malaysian firms may tap into Kenya’s tech economy.

Yesterday, Kabogo hosted the Ericsson delegation.

The discussions focused on how to improve connectivity and expedite digital transformation.

Kabogo believes that a strong telecom industry is critical to unlocking new potential for businesses and consumers.

“As we strive for a digitally inclusive economy, partnerships with the private sector remain crucial in improving lives, redefining industries, and shaping a sustainable future for all Kenyans,” said Kabongo.

Source: Extensia

Telia began preparing for the end of a 2G-based rail communication system by teaming with Ericsson and the Swedish Transport Administration to test a 5G alternative.

The operator, vendor and government unit plan to trial the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), a 5G-based standard expected to fast-track critical railway communications.

Testing will take place on a 40km stretch of railway running between two towns in central Sweden.

Telia explained FRMCS offers greater automation options than the GSM-R system currently used in Europe, which is set to be phased out by 2033.

The trial forms part of FP2-MORANE-2, a €13.5 million European Union (EU) project to test FRMCS in real-world conditions and a trio of laboratories running from this year until 2027.

Telia explained FP2-MORANE-2 goals span conventional and high-speed rail lines.

The project will form part of the European Rail Traffic Management System, which the EU Agency for Railways explains is a single “signalling and speed control system”, with goals around cutting equipment costs and boosting train speeds, network capacity and overall safety.

Staffan Akesson, head of Infrastructure at Telia Sweden, emphasised the role of Europe’s rail modernisation plan in delivering “a more sustainable transport system”, adding the trial would also feed into the operator’s work on critical communications for “other essential societal infrastructure”.

Source: Mobile World Live

Ericsson employed low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to handle 5G backhaul in a remote area, advancing the potential of non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) as a connectivity option in areas not covered by mobile or fixed infrastructure.

In a trial conducted in Spain with industrial digital technology multinational Oesia Group and the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Ericsson used a portable 5G gNodeB to connect to a data centre laboratory operated by 5TONIC, an R&D facility initiated by Telefonica and IMDEA Networks Institute.

The trial focused on connecting the transport element of the private gNodeB network with the laboratory’s Control Plane functions, proving the set-up can be used to maintain connectivity in areas lacking traditional infrastructure.

Ericsson explained the set-up connected 5G devices at the remote location using the portable private network, with the NTN element providing broader connectivity. The transition from mobile to satellite access was shown to be smooth, employing 3GPP Advanced Traffic Steering-Switching-Splitting technology.

Manuel Lorenzo, head of Technology and Innovation at Ericsson Spain, said the “seamless transition between mobile and satellite access”, would enable continuity of service.

There is also potential to apply the approach in areas affected by disasters, UC3M Signal Theory and Communications Department expert Daniel Segovia noted.

Maria Grana, director of technology with Oesia’s Inster unit, explained it provided a satellite terminal using an electronically steered Ku-band antenna which connected to Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO constellation.

She said the trial is “a significant achievement for satellite communications”.

UC3M coordinated the trial, which employed Ericsson’s 5G infrastructure alongside the Inster terminals.

Source: Mobile World Live