MTN Syria Signs an Agreement with Ericsson for New High-Tech multi-standard base stations

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As part of its commitment to introduce the latest high-tech products and environment-friendly technology for its mobile network, MTN Syria’s CEO Mr. Ismail Jaroudi has signed an agreement with Ericsson, the world’s leading provider of telecommunication equipment and services for the provision of Ericsson’s latest multi-standard base stations. MTN Syria will deploy the RBS 6102 base station family within its radio network.

Ericsson’s new multi-standard base stations demonstrate several added benefits including supporting state-of-the-art technology in communication and being environment-friendly. Moreover, the new cabinets reduce power consumption which delimits the environmental damages caused by power generation plants.

The multi-standard base station is an efficient compact site solution that supports GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA and LTE in a single package. The RBS 6102 is built with a state of the art technology and is LTE capable. Its flexibility enables operators to use the maintenance system for multiple radio standards. By deploying the new system, operators ensure their investments and lower the total cost of ownership.

Focusing on the deal, Mr. Abdallah Homsi, MTN Syria’s CTIO said, “Part of our strategy as a leading telecommunication company is to always look for new solutions and to provide better products and services. Thanks to our continuous collaboration with Ericsson and through the use of the innovative RBS 6102 base station family, we aim at achieving that goal.” He added, “Ericsson’s new technology not only allows us to offer our customers the very best, but also enables us to fulfill our strategy of deploying environment-friendly technology which is also part of the MTN group core focus”

Once we are able to move to the 4th generation of mobile communication (known as LTE) in Syria, Ericsson’s RBS multi-standard base stations will support that in an easy and practical manner. This will allow high speed internet access of up to 160 Mbps. The new base station that MTN Syria will implement in their network can handle 3 different technologies on 4 different frequencies at the same time.

“We are proud to implement this state of the art technology that will provide MTN with an entire site integrated in one base station family. We are confident that such an application will enhance service quality, improve site availability and eliminate technical problems. MTN will also enjoy less maintenance needs and will be able to improve the site’s view and decrease neighbors’ distribution,” said Mr Elie Bejjani, Ericsson’s Director of MTN MENA accounts.

Commenting on the deal, Mr. Tarek Saadi, Head of Ericsson’s Northern Middle East region, stated: “This agreement represents an integral part of our continuous efforts to enhance operators’ networks capacity and robustness. We are pleased to contribute to this significant step towards a more advanced technologies and services in Syria. This new technology will positively impact MTN Syria subscribers’ experience.

The new multi-standard base stations will be installed before end of Q1 2010 in 100 sites covering Aleppo the second major city in Syria as a first step, followed by the coastal and central areas.