COUNTRY FOCUS : EGYPT

access devices , such as the technology of antennas integrated with signal amplifiers , which contribute to reducing the energy consumption of one site by about 40 %, if compared to traditional sites .

According to Adel , these modern technologies also contribute to improving the signal quality by about 20 %, when compared to regular antennas , which will further result in reducing the number of stations to be installed , enhancing the preservation of the environment , and hence achieving the aimed-for sustainable development .

He said Telecom Egypt relies on state-of-the-art versions of operating software that support the latest features , pertinent to energy saving , such as the feature of turning off signal amplifiers for some frequencies during low load hours , which helps in reducing energy consumption by an average of 24 %.

Jim Liu , CEO , Huawei Egypt , said the company dedicated great attention to developing the infrastructure of information and communication technology in Egypt which is why the two companies have joined hands with Telecom Egypt , a provider of telecommunications services in Egypt and Middle East .

Liu added that Huawei is keen on harnessing all the necessary , innovative technologies to save energy to build a sustainable future , which certainly generates zero carbon emissions . He also pointed out that recent studies have shown that FRP poles produce 43 % less carbon dioxide emissions , compared to steel , and

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