Ericsson to collaborate with Nigerian govt on 5G development

Pan-African operators Vodacom and Orange say they have formed a rural towerco partnership in Africa. The partnership is described as a first of its kind.

The growing role of advanced wireless communications in transport hubs and transport networks has been underlined by two recent deals in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra state, southwestern India, involving the city’s metro and a new airport.

Ericsson announced on Monday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jordanian telco Umniah to expand its 3G and 4G network in major cities across the country.