Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
MTN South Africa and Ericsson have completed a landmark 5G core modernisation project, deploying cloud-native solutions to boost network performance, automation, and agility. The upgrade—executed with zero disruption to millions of live sessions—prepares MTN for a seamless transition to a 5G standalone core.
ZTE and MTN have launched the world’s first 5-band RRU in South Africa, reducing RF modules by 50% and improving energy efficiency by 45.8%. The breakthrough supports MTN’s 97% LTE coverage, boosts sustainability, and sets a new benchmark for Africa’s telecom evolution and digital transformation.
Vodacom has deployed Africa’s first dual-band massive MIMO radio in Cape Town, integrating 3.5GHz and 2.6GHz for LTE and 5G. Meanwhile, MTN and ZTE launched the world’s first commercial 5-band RRU in South Africa, cutting tower load and site power use while boosting energy efficiency by nearly 46%.