Ericsson hosted its Technology Days in Morocco from December 3rd to December 6th, in Rabat and Casablanca, bringing together key telecom stakeholders to discuss the transformative potential of 5G technology. This event aligns with Morocco’s national strategy, Digital Morocco 2030, and the government’s plans to launch 5G in the country.
The event welcomed customers, regulators, local operators, industry partners, and media representatives, featuring live demonstrations on various 5G applications. These included immersive sports fan engagement, network performance enhancement through Artificial Intelligence (AI), and 5G monetization via network slicing and Network Exposure.
The discussions focused on how 5G can revolutionize several sectors in Morocco, including sports, manufacturing, port operations, and mining, by enabling real-time data exchange and creating efficiencies. For example, 5G is expected to significantly improve sports fan engagement, allowing for real-time interactions and enhanced streaming of live events. Additionally, communication service providers (CSPs) were shown how AI and Cognitive Software tools can optimize network performance through automation, ultimately improving service quality and contributing to the country’s economic growth.
Majda Lahlou Kassi, Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa & Morocco, stated, “5G has the potential to transform various sectors in Morocco. Hosting Ericsson’s Technology Days in Morocco has provided a valuable opportunity for our partners and stakeholders to engage with Ericsson’s experts and experience demonstrations that will support the launch of 5G in line with our #AfricaInMotion vision.”
The event also featured the November 2024 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, which projects that mobile subscriptions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will reach 830 million by 2030, with 5G subscriptions making up 60% of the total, or 500 million subscriptions. This reflects the growing momentum for enhanced connectivity in the region, as 2G and 3G subscriptions decline, and CSPs focus on reallocating spectrum for 4G and 5G services.
Ericsson continues to collaborate with local partners to facilitate the rollout of 5G technology in Morocco, advancing the country’s digital infrastructure and supporting its broader economic development.
