MTN Group counts on Ericsson Wallet Platform in fintech drive

The initiative will reduce the need for underserved individuals of the community to travel long distances to urban areas for services.

All 29 sites will operate sustainably on 100 percent solar and battery power, running on clean and reliable energy sources and reducing the carbon footprint.

Ericsson will upgrade the telco’s existing Evolved Packet Core network to cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core, as well as upgrade the Unified Data Management solution.

The partners will also introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Cognitive Software for network optimisation.

MoU signed to provide connectivity to schools using Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).

Companies say algorithms predict any throughput degradation efficiently while offering zero-touch corrective action.

Companies deploy multiband multi-sector Radio 6626.

Sub-Saharan Africa 5G subscriptions expected to reach 150-million by 2028.

Companies look to build next-gen 5G broadband network, inclusive of a digital services delivery platform.

Ericsson said it is prioritising right talent to drive digital development, and MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy.

4G mobile communications, along with smartphones and their ecosystem of applications spawned a new App economy worth over six trillion US Dollars says Ekow Nelson, Vice President of Ericsson Middle East and Africa.