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Nokia announced that it is further strengthening its partnership with Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) by building a 5G mobile core network. This is an extension of the existing agreement where Nokia is a strategic technology partner that will build Ghana’s first 5G network. As a shared neutral host network, NGIC will use the 5G network to offer wholesale services to mobile service providers in the country, which will be able to deliver 5G services to their subscribers - for faster data speeds and stronger network reliability and capacity.

Due to the ongoing market weakness, Nokia reported a 19% year-on-year constant currency decline in net sales in the first quarter of 2024. Within a challenging environment, order trends continue to improve year-on-year, particularly in the Network Infrastructure business unit.

Nokia and Infinera have announced a definitive agreement under which Nokia will acquire Infinera in a transaction valuing the company at an enterprise value of USD 2.3 billion.

Nokia Corporation released its financial report for the fourth quarter (Q4) and full year of 2023, highlighting a resilient performance in the face of macroeconomic challenges.

According to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, global 5G subscriptions are projected to reach 5.6 billion by the end of 2029, with 5G population coverage outside mainland China doubling from 40 percent in 2023 to 80 percent in 2029. The report highlights a surge in 5G adoption, with 160 million new subscriptions in the first quarter of 2024, totaling 1.7 billion. Nearly 600 million new subscriptions are anticipated this year. By 2029, 5G is expected to account for 60% of all mobile subscriptions, becoming the dominant mobile access technology by 2028.

In the ever-evolving world of telecommunications, Huawei maintains its commitment to innovation and leadership in the microwave industry. During the 2023 Global Mobile Broadband Forum, Huawei introduced its latest microwave technology, MAGICSwave, which paves the way for a smooth transition to 5.5G with full-band and multi-channel capabilities. The new-generation MAGICSwave supports ultra-wide multi-channel transmission to enhance backhaul efficiency, offering increased capacity for urban areas and longer transmission distances for suburban areas. It boasts a high level of integration, allowing networks to adapt and evolve over the next decade.

Cisco has recently appointed Zayan Sadek, as the new Middle East & Africa Service Provider Managing Director, leading Cisco’s strategy and commercial operations with service providers across the region. 

Telecom Review attended an exclusive media roundtable organized during the second day of Huawei’s Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) 2023, discussing 5.5G technology, and how this empowers an infrastructure for a digital-intelligent society.

Ericsson has signed an agreement with Free and the Pikine-Guédiawaye Academy Inspectorate of the Ministry of National Education to implement a digital education ecosystem in five schools in Pikine-Guédiawaye.

Gambia Telecommunications Company Ltd (Gamtel), the primary telecommunications operator in Gambia, has entered a strategic partnership with technology giant Huawei. This collaboration aims to modernize and expand the core network backbone of the state-owned company.