Vodafone Egypt has trailed an artificial intelligence (AI) native solution—Radio Scheduler for Link Adaptation—in its live 5G network to boost radio spectrum efficiency and customer experience, says equipment supplier Ericsson.
Deployed as a software upgrade over existing Ericsson radio access network (RAN) compute silicon, the feature requires no additional hardware investments.
Live network trials show up to a 14% radio spectrum efficiency improvement for 5G sites and up to 50% downlink throughput gains across existing 2 600 MHz 5G spectrum.
The software enables real-time radio decisions to maintain performance during peak network demand.
The solution replaces rule-based algorithms with real-time predictive machine learning, adjusting radio network resources to stabilize connections for subscribers in high-interference areas.
Vodafone Egypt is among the first telecommunications operators globally to deploy the software.
The trial lays technical groundwork for the operator's transition to 5G-Advanced infrastructure.
ITWeb Africa previously reported that the telco secured a 5G licence for $150 million from the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, while extending existing spectrum licences for five years to 2039 at a cost of $17 million.
“We continue to adopt AI in our network to improve efficiency and deliver a consistent experience for our customers,” says Catalin Buliga, Technology Director at Vodafone Egypt. “Adopting the software enables us to offer an improved 5G experience in challenging coverage environments.”
Dalia Merheb, country manager and head of sales at Ericsson Egypt, says AI capabilities are shaping RAN developments by optimising resources and spectral efficiency.
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