Etisalat, Ericsson Plan Broadband For Nigeria, Others

Etisalat and Ericsson have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a new collaboration to enable a high-speed, responsive network, laying the foundation for next-generation infrastructure for m-government and smart city initiatives that will change the way people live, interact, do business and the way consumers access information, entertainment and businesses with faster speed in Nigeria and other countries.
Through this partnership, Etisalat will launch trials of innovative Ericsson technologies such as LTE Broadcast, Ericsson Radio Dot System, and Ericsson’s heterogeneous network solutions. Etisalat will jointly collaborate with Ericsson to roll out a mobile identity-based service, and to explore opportunities for expanding these services across each of the countries Etisalat Group operates in.
“Over the years, Etisalat Group has demonstrated its ability to build and sustain the most advanced and innovative networks,” says the chief technology officer at Etisalat Group, Mr Hatem Bamatraf. He further added, “Conducting such innovative trials is only the first step.This will pave the way for further collaborations and the eventual delivery of more advanced, reliable and faster broadband access to users across the region.” Continue.


Together, Etisalat and Ericsson will support regional government initiatives with key enablers such as ubiquitous connectivity, citizen proximity (ensuring services are just one click away), ease of access (single sign on), and open platforms. The parties will work together to ensure that citizens have seamless access to services through the devices of their choice, without compromising on performance or user experience.