A partnership between Airtel and global telecoms equipment firm, Ericsson aims at modernizing the Fourth Generation (4G) telecoms network in Kenya has been penned. The telco signed a deal in August 2020 but was finalized last week is to enhance the quality of voice and data – this is expected to be done by leveraging Ericsson’s Radio System and Packet Core solutions. This project is also expected to make Kenya ready for 5G deployments.
“Robust and secure communications are an essential component of a digital society in Kenya. We are firmly anchored to the strategy of delivering reliable connections across the country and are looking forward to expanding the high-quality mobile broadband services to our subscribers,” says Prasanta Das Sarma, CEO of Airtel Kenya. Fadi Pharaon, President of Ericsson Middle East and Africa, says, “Together with Airtel, we will implement this project that aims to establish an advanced LTE network in Kenya, providing Airtel’s customers an enriched experience – both in the consumer and business segments.”
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