By Telecom Lead Team:ZTE announced it has signed a wireless expansion contract
with Etisalat Misr to expand the Egyptian operator’s network as part of 2012
expansion plans to meet forecast capacity requirements.
The two corporations have also agreed to extend the
mutual strategic cooperation in other technology areas including microwave
transmission, core networks, power solutions and value added services.
Etisalat Misr is a leader in the Egypt broadband since
2007 and was the first company in Africa to introduce HSPA + technology in the
summer of 2009, offering internet speeds up to 42 Mbps, and will continue
its technological evolution to maintain its broadband leadership in the
Egyptian market.
Haitham Abdul Razzak, CTO of Etisalat Misr said,
Etisalat Misr believes in the capability of ZTE products and that was
witnessed in the number of products introduced by ZTE to Etisalat Misr in
2011.”
The wireless expansion contract is the second phase of
the Etisalat Misr wireless network expansion plan agreed by both corporations
covering the supply, installation and implementation of SDR UMTS equipment and
BSS solutions on a turnkey basis. The plan is expected to expand to cover
further infrastructure development, which is a major focus area for both
corporations in 2012.
Etisalat Misr has achieved a remarkable success through
its network expansion, and ZTE is pleased to be a strategic partner of Etisalat
Misr in this next phase,” said Jia Guijun, CEO of ZTE Egypt.
Movicel, ZTE to launch commercial LTE network in Angola
ZTE also announced partnership with African mobile
operator Movicel to launch a commercial LTE network in Angola in association
with ZTE.
The jointly built network will be based on ZTE’s Uni-RAN
and Uni-Core solutions. As part of the project, ZTE will provide LTE equipment
for key Movicel markets across the country. ZTE will also upgrade Movicel’s
current 3G core network to support LTE services. ZTE will provide management
and maintenance for the network.
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