Mobily, a leading Saudi telecommunications provider, has successfully trialed Ericsson’s AI-powered 5G uplink interference optimiser to boost 5G network performance. The trial, which utilized the Uplink Interference Optimiser module from Ericsson’s Cognitive Software portfolio, resulted in an impressive 80% improvement in high-quality transmission conditions. This enhancement significantly improved spectral efficiency and uplink speeds.
Ericsson stated that the initiative aimed to enhance Mobily’s 5G mobile uplink performance, thereby delivering superior connectivity and an enhanced user experience across the network.
Alaa Malki, Chief Technology Officer at Mobily, remarked, “By embracing AI-driven solutions, we are setting new benchmarks in network performance, ensuring our customers benefit from faster, more reliable 5G connectivity. This collaboration strengthens our service offerings and contributes to the evolution of the telecommunications landscape in Saudi Arabia.”
Ericsson’s Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, Ekow Nelson, expressed, “Together with Mobily, we are working towards enhancing 5G mobile connectivity for users in Saudi Arabia, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goal for a developed digital infrastructure.”
The trial is expected to significantly increase higher-order modulation, improve spectral efficiency, and boost the overall user experience. Mobily customers are set to benefit from faster upload speeds and improved 5G performance on their mobile devices.
Ericsson highlighted the growing role of AI in network optimisation and its potential to enhance the user experience. The trial also underscores Mobily’s efforts to stay at the forefront of 5G technology, positioning it as a key player in the next-generation mobile landscape.
About Mobily
Founded in 2004, Mobily, or Etihad Etisalat, is a Saudi telecommunications company that began offering 5G services in 2019. The company is majority-owned by the Etisalat Emirates Group, which holds a 27.99% stake. Mobily owns 66% of the Saudi National Fiber Network (SNFN), one of the world’s largest fiber-optic networks.
