Agreement positions Etisalat to upgrade its wireless networks & deploy new technologies across MEA, including LTE in selected markets
Etisalat Group has signed an international frame agreement with CommScope for the infrastructure vendor to provide its best-in-class wireless solutions to Etisalat’s operations.
The agreement positions Etisalat to upgrade its wireless networks and deploy new technologies across the Middle East and Africa, including LTE in selected markets. CommScope will supply base station antennas, filters, high quality coaxial cables and connectors and other radio frequency (RF) network solutions as part of the deal.
Obaid Bokisha, CPO-EG, Etisalat Group commented, “This agreement with CommScope reflects our commitment to provide state-of-the-art networks with reliable connectivity and innovative services. It is also indicative of Etisalat’s ongoing pursuit of innovation through partnerships.” Etisalat’s operating companies span the Middle East, Asia and Africa and are at various stages of information and communications technology development. These operations will greatly benefit from access to CommScope’s top-of-the-line solutions.
“We believe this agreement creates a clear path for network modernization for Etisalat in the region, addressing demands on the network and contributing to the overall customer experience,” said Vick Khalil Mamlouk, vice president, Wireless Sales, Middle East and Africa, CommScope.