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Economic impact of 5G in Africa. 5G is now live in every region, making it a truly global technology. The 5G era formally began in 2019 with the launch of mobile 5G services in South Korea and the US. Since then, 5G commercialisation has gained momentum, with new network launches and operators scaling existing networks and services to reach more customers. 5G to Benefit the Sub-Saharan Africa Economy by $11 Billion in 2030. #5G #Telecommunications #Africa #SubsaharanAfrica

Update 16/11/24 ORIGIN 365 MTN South Africa and Huawei Make History with Africa’s First 5.5G Network Trial. In a groundbreaking move, MTN South Africa, in collaboration with tech giant Huawei, has successfully completed Africa’s first 5.5G network trial at its headquarters in Johannesburg. As a trailblazer in South Africa’s 5G evolution, MTN is now pushing the envelope with 5.5G technology, setting the stage for a new era in telecommunications across the continent. This achievement not only showcases MTN's commitment to innovation but also underscores its mission to drive digital transformation, empower communities, and expand connectivity. The 5.5G technology rollout promises to significantly boost South Africa's digital economy by bridging connectivity gaps and enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. This new 5.5G era introduces several revolutionary features, including a tenfold boost in speed and efficiency compared to current 5G capabilities. read more on this story

Did you know that China boasts of the world's largest 5G mobile market, three times the size of the US market? I spoke with Bruce Jiadong, Huawei's Account Manager in Nigeria, on the sideline of #MTNMIP Fellows’ study visit to Huawei. He spoke about the significance of prioritizing ICT investment for national development, emphasizing that Nigeria can draw inspiration from China's success, where state-backed mobile network operators have driven deployment and penetration. FUN FACT: China Unicom and Huawei successfully deployed a pilot 5.5G network in Beijing January 2024. And, did you know that researchers have already begun exploring 6G technology, with estimates suggesting it could be up to 500 times faster than 5G? #5G #ICT #Nigeria #Huawei #DigitalTransformation #6G

Nigerian Government Partners with Ericsson to Drive 5G Development The Nigerian Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ericsson, a Swedish telecom company to advance 5G development and innovation across the country. This agreement was formalized during an October 18 visit to Ericsson's headquarters in Sweden, led by Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima. The partnership aims to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation by enhancing economic growth, improving public services, and implementing secure 5G technology. Key areas of focus include technology exchange, capacity building, and establishing innovation hubs and tech incubators in Nigeria. Ericsson has maintained a presence in Nigeria since 1978, having supported significant network deployments, including the launch of the country's first GSM network in 2001. This collaboration is expected to significantly boost Nigeria’s digital competitiveness and pave the way for widespread 5G deployment. #Nigeria #Ericsson5G #NigeriaDigitalTransformation #5G #TechPartnerships

🚀 A historic leap for Namibia! Today, in a groundbreaking trial, MTC and Huawei Technology achieved a spectacular 1.4 Gbps speed with the first ever 5G trial in Namibia. This milestone marks a monumental step towards MTC’s commitment to technological advancement and digitalization. 🌐 As we embrace the opportunities of 5G, we're paving the way for a future of e-governance, e-commerce, and e-health, all built on superior connectivity. This is just the beginning of our journey to revolutionize and industrialize Namibia by 2030 through smart collaboration and innovation. #Namibia5GTrial #DigitalNamibia #FutureIsNow"

New data from CCS Insight reveals China's unique position in the Private 5G network landscape 💡 China dominates the number of global deployments by leveraging a public network core, extensively utilizing hybrid and virtual network-slicing models 🌍 Outside of China, the landscape is quite different. The focus is on a smaller number of large, custom-built, dedicated private 5G networks 📈 However, with increased investment in 5G Standalone and network-slicing technologies, we are beginning to see a shift. Our latest forecast points to a more diverse adoption of dedicated, hybrid, and virtual networks across the globe Get in touch to gain access to the latest Private Mobile Networks report: https://lnkd.in/ecm9k4tU

"Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) play a crucial role in bridging the digital divide across Africa. In countries like Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria, WISPs are leveraging spectrum access and innovative business models to bring reliable and affordable connectivity to underserved areas." Martha Suarez, President of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance, recently discussed how enabling spectrum access in the 6 GHz band could unlock significant economic benefits across the continent, supporting more inclusive broadband growth. Read more about how WISPs are transforming Africa’s digital landscape in the latest issue of Northern African Wireless Communications & Southern African Wireless Communications: https://bit.ly/3BDObuL

MBB Coverage in Lagos This report features detailed screenshots of broadband performance for six MNOs on Lagos mainland, offering insights into RF coverage quality, packet latency, and peak throughput. Visualize the quality of mobile broadband coverage in Lagos and across Nigeria for free with our EMETRICS platform at https://lnkd.in/eCNhfq4 The public can now take advantage of our speed test tool to check network speed at specific locations and times. This further empowers users to make data-driven decisions about their mobile service providers. See full report below 👇 Contact us at [email protected] to explore more. Nigerian Communications Commission, MTN, MTN Nigeria, Globacom, Airtel Nigeria, 9mobile, Smile Communications Nigeria Limited, MAFAB COMMUNICATIONS LTD, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Infratel Africa, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Nokia, Ericsson, Ericsson Telecommunications Inc., Ericsson Networks, Ericsson Software, Huawei, Huawei Network, Ralph Mupita, Karl Olutokun Toriola, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Liquid Intelligent Technologies Nigeria, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Ayodeji A. , Mohammed Rufai, Gbenga Adebayo, Abdurrahman Isa Pantami, Akinola Alayoku, Transsion, TIZETI, Tizeti Network Limited (wifi.com.ng), MainOne, Spectranet Limited, TAWAL, IHS Towers, Techeconomy, Punch Newspapers, STARLINK, ARISE News, The Guardian Newspaper #Accountability #TelecomTransparency #NetworkQuality #Nigeria #NCC #4G #4GLTE #EMETRICS #MobileBroadband #NetworkQuality #Nigeria #CustomerExperience #VoLTE #Telecom #KPIs #NetworkOptimization #MTN #Airtel #Globacom #VoicePerformance #Broadband #WirelessQuality #Connectivity #TechInnovation #Telecommunications #WirelessTechnology #NetworkPerformance #TechTrends #Lagos #UserExperience #TechImprovement #DigitalTransformation #DriveTest #NetworkTesting

The time to invest in the 5G networks in Philippines is now! This is the discussion we had today on the opening day of our Imagine Live event in Manila. 5G will provide the Philippines with a competitive edge when it comes to attracting foreign investments, accelerating the digital transformation of the country and enabling inclusive economic growth. We know this because we see 5G frontrunner markets, like India and Malaysia, already reaping the benefits of fast deployment of 5G. In both these countries , we see that the Government has played a critical role in fostering rapid infrastructure build out and use. The Philippines government has a good digital nation strategy, which can further be enhanced by leveraging 5G as critical infrastructure. 5G will also open up new opportunities for operators in the Philippines, both in the established mobile broadband business and through the exploration of new value pools, such as Fixed-Wireless Access, private networks and programmable networks. With growing demand for mobile connectivity and data services in the Philippines, more affordable 5G smartphones becoming available in the market and a maturing 5G eco system, investment in 5G will transform the way Filipino’s live, work and play. Ericsson has been part of the telecommunications journey of the Philippines for more than 35 years, and, as a global ICT leader, we are committed to partnering with our customers, the Government, and industry to unleash the power of 5G for the benefit of the country. Daniel Ode Ludvig Landgren Michelle Juan, Mir Awal Khademur Rahman, Desi Kartika Andrew Thuan #5G #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Ericsson #ImagineLivePhilippines #TeamEricsson #5GPhilippines #EricssonPhilippines #Unleashthepowerof5G

it is one thing having access to tools and services and another having the necessary know-how to harness this. This is what GTEP seeks to ensure taking participants through and getting feedback from the same of all the products and services available via Giga such as 1. the geo-mapping of schools 2. the real-time Internet connectivity monitoring application 3. the infrastructure analysis service by International Telecommunication Union that helps countries assess the connectivity infrastructure available and/or required to effectively connect each school in a country and at what cost. This is all geared at empowering Governments around the world to design, plan, negotiate funding and implement connectivity for schools. Notably, communities around the schools and along the route are poised to benefit by also getting connected as well as from the vast socio-economic development opportunities to such communities due to the schools being connected.