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stc and Ericsson test Carrier Aggregation for enhancing user experience throughput in the Kingdom . With Ericsson ’ s global expertise , we are collaborating together to continue evolving the stc network to provide the best user experience to our subscribers in the most effective , innovative , and efficient manner . We are always on the lookout for the latest technology that will drive us forward in the direction of Saudi Vision 2030 .” stc and Ericsson have successfully completed a TDD-TDD ( Time Division Duplex ) 5G Carrier Aggregation proof of concept ( PoC ) to support the nationwide 5G rollout with extended coverage and increased capacity . The successful completion of the test will provide stc subscribers with higher data speeds while enabling a host of new , low-latency applications .
Badr Al-Lhieb , Infrastructure Sector VP , stc , said : “ Leveraging 5G Carrier Aggregation on the two bands will help stc secure top rankings in speed and target highest 5G
Mathias Johansson , Vice President and Head of Customer Unit , Saudi Arabia and Egypt , Ericsson Middle East and Africa , said : “ Carrier Aggregation is the foundation for a better 5G . It is an effective tool to extend the coverage of mid- and high band , which also leads to increased capacity .
Ericsson has a long history of collaboration with stc in which we strive to provide them with the latest innovation and technology for a better-connected Kingdom in line with Saudi Vision 2030 .”
Zain KSA and Ericsson sign charging agreement at MWC
Zain KSA is extending its partnership with
Ericsson to upgrade and modernise its Charging systems . The scope of the partnership includes upgrades across hardware , software , and services .
Ericsson will modernise Zain KSA ’ s systems while upgrading Ericsson Charging , Ericsson Mediation , Ericsson Activation and Ericsson Communication Solution Server ( CSS ). As part of the agreement , Ericsson will also introduce its modular , scalable , open , and single convergent online charging system ( OCS ) and Ericsson 5G Standalone ( SA ) charging into Zain ’ s network . This will enable Zain KSA to efficiently secure revenues and accelerate the time-to-market speed of new services including 5G .
Maha AlQernass , Business and Fulfilment VP , Zain KSA said : “ Working with Ericsson to upgrade and modernise our legacy charging systems will not only help
us manage and expand our network capabilities but will also help us deliver innovative services to our customers while responding to changing environment dynamics in real-time . Cellular connectivity is the foundation of Digital Transformation .”
Wojciech Bajda , Vice President and Head , Gulf Council Countries , Ericsson Middle East and Africa said : “ Our 5G standalone charging system will provide Zain KSA optimal levels of adaptability , speed , and efficiency to address their digital transformation challenges . As a pioneer in real-time charging technology , we look forward to assisting Zain KSA in offering innovative physical and virtual services with more flexibility , lower costs , and increased agility .”
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