Nokia and Telecom Egypt signed an agreement to bring 5G technology to Egypt for the first time. The collaboration aims to revolutionize the country's telecom landscape by introducing the transformative power of 5G to cities including Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza, and Luxor. Nokia will provide its comprehensive AirScale portfolio to deliver an exceptional network experience to Telecom Egypt’s customers including faster data speeds, enhanced performance, and capacity. Deployment will take place later this year.

Under the agreement, Nokia will deploy 5G radio access network (RAN) equipment from its industry leading AirScale portfolio, comprising baseband units and its latest generation of Massive MIMO radios. These solutions utilize Nokia's energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, delivering extensive 5G capacity and coverage as well as enabling easy deployments. Nokia will also offer various professional services, encompassing deployment, integration, and network optimization.

5G technology is set to bring numerous benefits to Egypt, including increased capacity for seamless connectivity in densely populated areas. This will enable faster downloads, smoother streaming, and improved overall network performance. The introduction of 5G will also drive innovation and efficiency across various sectors, empowering organizations to thrive in today's fast-paced digital landscape. Earlier this year, Telecom Egypt secured the country's first 5G license, which is valid for 15 years. This significant milestone underscores Telecom Egypt's commitment to advancing digital services in the country. Mohamed Al Fowey, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Telecom Egypt, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “This new agreement with Nokia further strengthens our strong partnership, reaffirms our commitment to providing cutting-edge digital services, and positions us at the forefront of the 5G revolution. Both our consumer and enterprise customers can look forward to enhanced mobile broadband and exciting new applications that leverage the speed and low latency of 5G technology.”

Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, highlighted the importance of this collaboration: “This important 5G contract with Telecom Egypt extends our longstanding partnership. The introduction of 5G services enabled by our extensive portfolio will open exciting new opportunities for people and businesses in Egypt to experience enhanced mobile connectivity. Our collaboration establishes a strong foundation for driving the nation's digital transformation.”

Nokia creates technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, Nokia pioneers networks that sense, think, and act by leveraging its work across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Nokia is trusted by service providers, enterprises, and partners worldwide to deliver secure, reliable, and sustainable networks today, and to create the digital services and applications of the future.

Telecom Egypt is a full-service telecom operator in Egypt, offering a wide array of telecom services to a diverse customer base. With a rich heritage of about 170 years, Telecom Egypt continues to lead the Egyptian telecom market with cutting-edge technology, robust infrastructure, and an extensive network of subsea cables. Aside from its mobile operation "WE", Telecom Egypt holds a significant 45% ownership stake in Vodafone Egypt. Telecom shares and GDRs are traded on the Egyptian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.