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The company said its deep engagement with industry partners is helping move 6G development from research into practical, deployable networks, with its technology serving as a convergence point for innovation across the telecommunications sector.

Ericsson has positioned itself as a key driver of the emerging 6G ecosystem, working to build what it describes as an AI-native and globally scalable foundation for next-generation mobile networks. The company said its deep engagement with industry partners is helping move 6G development from research into practical, deployable networks, with its technology serving as a convergence point for innovation across the telecommunications sector.

According to Ericsson, progress in the 6G ecosystem will depend heavily on interoperable, end-to-end technologies. The transition is expected to begin with the continued rollout of 5G Standalone and 5G Advanced networks before evolving into what the company describes as an “intelligent fabric” powered by artificial intelligence across all network layers. This includes embedding intelligence directly into radio systems through Ericsson Silicon, as well as integrating AI capabilities across RAN compute, software platforms, transport systems, OSS/BSS, network management and the core network. Together, these AI-driven capabilities are expected to enable autonomous networks, a key step toward the eventual deployment of 6G.

Ericsson said the integration of intelligence across network layers will support the performance and efficiency required for emerging technologies such as generative AI, agentic AI and physical AI applications. The company highlighted that this evolution is already visible through its ecosystem initiatives and demonstrations showcased during Mobile World Congress 2026.

As part of these initiatives, Ericsson is collaborating with several technology partners to accelerate the development of AI-native 6G infrastructure. The company is working with Intel to advance AI-driven radio access networks and packet core solutions spanning compute, connectivity and cloud platforms. It is also contributing architectural guidance to the Linux Foundation’s OCUDU initiative, aimed at developing a portable, open-source CU/DU software stack to support wireless innovation. Additionally, Ericsson is partnering with NVIDIA to develop AI-native open platforms that embed intelligence across the RAN, edge and core networks, strengthening security and trust for emerging physical AI applications.

The company has also joined a strategic industry coalition announced at MWC with Qualcomm to develop a milestone-driven roadmap toward commercial 6G systems expected to begin around 2029.

“We are already on the journey toward an intelligent fabric, and it is happening right now. With clear proof points across the entire network, we are proving that a fully AI-powered network is not a distant capability five years out. By bringing intelligence into every domain today, we are giving the industry the foundation it needs to scale the next generation of AI.”

– Erik Ekudden, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Ericsson 

Ericsson also highlighted its role as a key hub for the 6G device ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of interoperability between devices and networks as the industry targets commercial 6G deployment around 2030. At MWC 2026, the company provided pre-standard systems that device manufacturers can use to validate emerging 6G technologies.

Several demonstrations were conducted with industry partners. Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies validated foundational 6G physical-layer capabilities through laboratory prototypes, including exploration of cmWave spectrum around 6–8 GHz to demonstrate enhanced uplink performance. Ericsson also worked with MediaTek to integrate a 6G testbed radio with a MediaTek user equipment prototype, successfully completing a data call that validated new features designed to reduce latency and support the high data demands of AI-enhanced extended reality applications.

In another demonstration, Ericsson collaborated with Apple to showcase live Multi-RAT Spectrum Sharing between 5G and a simulated 6G system. The demonstration illustrated how 

operators could transition to 6G more smoothly by allowing both technologies to share spectrum resources efficiently.

Ericsson said these collaborations are aimed at preparing communications service providers for the next phase of mobile connectivity. With the first implementable specifications from 3GPP expected around 2029, the company said its ongoing work with partners is helping create the interoperability and technical foundations needed for confident 6G deployment. The company added that the groundwork for this future network architecture is already being established through the rollout of 5G Standalone, 5G Advanced and network APIs, which will form the base of the 6G intelligent fabric.

Source : www.techafricanews.com

The company maintained its medium-term guidance for service revenue growth in the mid-teens range and expects EBITDA margins to remain stable between 40% and 42%, while lowering its capex intensity target to between 7% and 10%.

MTN Rwandacell PLC has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting strong operational growth and a return to profitability. The company recorded growth across key business segments, with total subscribers rising by 7.4% year-on-year to 8.2 million. Active data subscribers increased by 14.1% to 2.8 million, while MoMo monthly active users grew by 17.3% to 6.2 million, reflecting continued adoption of digital financial services. Service revenue increased by 14.7% to Rwf 295.7 billion, while EBITDA rose by 17.3% to Rwf 106.8 billion. EBITDA margin improved by 1.0 percentage point to 35.8%, and profit after tax recovered to Rwf 10.8 billion compared with a loss of Rwf 5.4 billion in 2024. Capital expenditure excluding leases declined by 8.0% to Rwf 34.0 billion, while total capex dropped by 27.0% to Rwf 47.3 billion.

“2025 was a pivotal year for MTN Rwanda during which we expanded our market share and accelerated commercial momentum, with a strong service revenue growth and a return to profitability. We sustained our disciplined approach to expense efficiencies, which supported our underlying EBITDA margin improvement, return to profit and cash generation. Fintech, enterprise and data remained a key driver of our growth strategy and delivered another pleasing performance, as we continued to deepen financial inclusion in Rwanda. The reintroduction of mobile termination rates (MTRs) in August 2025, following constructive engagement with the regulator, supported our FY 2025 performance and we believe will help to build a more sustainable industry structure over the long-term.”

– Monzer Ali, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Rwandacell PLC 

The company said Rwanda’s economic environment remained supportive during the year. According to the National Bank of Rwanda, real GDP growth for 2025 is estimated at about 7%, driven largely by the services and industry sectors. Inflation averaged around 7%, within the central bank’s target range of 2–8%, while the Rwandan franc depreciated by an average of 8.4% against the US dollar, lower than the 13.6% depreciation recorded in 2024.

Operationally, the telecom operator delivered solid commercial performance in 2025, adding about 563,000 subscribers and expanding its total base to 8.2 million. Active data subscribers grew to 2.8 million, supported by network improvements and migration from 3G to 4G. Mobile money services also continued to expand, with active users rising to 6.2 million. Service revenue growth of 14.7% was supported by strong voice and data performance alongside sustained fintech momentum. EBITDA increased to Rwf 106.8 billion, while profit after tax rebounded sharply to Rwf 10.8 billion, restoring full-year profitability.

Network investments remained a priority, with the phased rollout of 5G services and the addition of 355 new 4G sites during the year. These upgrades increased 4G population coverage by 8 percentage points to 94.8%, improving network capacity and customer experience nationwide.

MTN Rwanda also continued its social investment programmes during the year. Through initiatives such as Level Up Your Biz, the company supported 40 agents with business training and working capital. The Connect Women in Business programme equipped 500 women with financial, legal and digital skills. Under the Y’ello Care 2025 initiative, employees reached more than 1,500 beneficiaries with digital skills training, mobile money e-commerce support and donations of digital equipment, including devices and solar panels for community health workers in low-power areas.

Despite the return to profitability, the company said its board had recommended that no dividend be declared for the year. The decision was taken to strengthen the company’s balance sheet, improve leverage and retain cash for strategic growth investments, including network modernisation, expansion of 4G coverage and the rollout of 5G infrastructure across Rwanda.

Looking ahead, the company expects Rwanda’s economic outlook to remain supportive in 2026, with GDP growth projected at around 7.2%. MTN Rwanda said it will continue focusing on service revenue growth, expanding fintech services, improving customer value and strengthening its network infrastructure. The company maintained its medium-term guidance for service revenue growth in the mid-teens range and expects EBITDA margins to remain stable between 40% and 42%, while lowering its capex intensity target to between 7% and 10%.

“As we transition into our next strategic phase, we are confident that our strengthened execution and continued investment in connectivity, financial inclusion and digital transformation will enable MTN Rwanda to lead in delivering digital solutions for Rwanda’s progress.”

– Monzer Ali, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Rwandacell PLC 

source : www.techafricanews.com

Mobile tower operator Helios Towers is embarking on a new five-year strategy that was unveiled at its Capital Markets Day in November 2025, and includes a new tenancy ratio target and capital allocation policy, among other aspects.

One of the key goals of the IMPACT 2030 plan will be to achieve a group tenancy ratio of over 2.5 occupants per site (2.5x) in 2030. The aim under the previous five-year strategy was to reach a tenancy ratio of 2.2x in 2026, but this was effectively achieved by the end of 2025 when rounding up the actual figure of 2.17, the company said. In East and West Africa, and Central and Southern Africa, Helios reported 2.23x and 2.31x respectively.

UK-based Helios has focused on the Middle East and Africa with the lofty goals of helping drive mobile communications growth and “contributing to social and economic development,” as the towerco says. It is currently present in eight markets in Africa (Congo Brazzaville, DRC, Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi, Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania) and one in the Middle East (Oman).

Following a period of expansion from 2020 to 2022, when it doubled the number of towers, the towerco has focused more on improving tenancy ratios in order to increase the utilization of towers, and that strategy is set to continue. At the end of 2025, the number of sites was 14,746, up from 14,325 a year previously.

Chief financial officer Manjit Dhillon confirmed that M&A is at the “lower end of our priority rankings at the moment … We’ve really got a very diversified, well-structured portfolio … and we don’t need to go further afield.”

Dhillon noted that there is plenty of growth to be had in the eight markets as mobile network operators continue to densify and expand their mobile networks to meet growing demand. In addition, MNOs will take increasingly more space as they add 4G and eventually 5G network equipment to the sites.

“Africa and Middle East will be the most populous place on the planet by the end of the century. The growth of that market is really phenomenal. I think it’s something like a billion more people will be in that market by 2050. It’s huge. And of that billion it’s forecast there is going to be 800 million new mobile subscribers … when you’ve got that kind of momentum in terms of mobile subscribers, you’ve got to improve the network capacity,” Dhillon said.

Because of its market focus, Helios certainly faces different challenges to towercos in more developed markets where growth is much slower. Compared to towercos in Europe and the US, “we’re probably in the early to mid 2000s,” Dhillon said.

Power to the towers

Owing to the unreliability of energy grids in some of its markets, Helios has also become something of an expert in energy supply and network resilience.

“One of our key products we provide is power,” Dhillon said. “We’re almost a tower- and powerco” that is able to provide back up for 24 hours at a stretch.

“Either the grid doesn’t work 24 hours, or in certain locations, they don’t have a grid at all. So you’ve got to think about that kind of temporary power management solution on a site-specific basis. So that will be solar panels, batteries, diesel generators where required, all supplementing the overall power system. So we are very much focused on that power piece,” he said.

In the meantime, Helios is also looking at digital solutions that it “can utilize internally to make ourselves more efficient, and we’ll look to provide those to the customer, because ultimately, if we can provide a better product to the customer, they’ll roll out more so there’s always that kind of self-fulfilling cycle,” Dhillon said

These solutions include digital twins, with the aim of providing more proactive site management that focuses on preventative maintenance. Although Helios is “still in the earlier stages” here, it ultimately aims to have digital twins of all sites.

Dhillon also noted that “every single site has remote monitoring. These things are pinging hundreds of data points every single day, every single hour. So the quantity of data that we and other companies are all getting is just growing exponentially. You’ve got to make sure that you have a very, very efficient and accurate digital tool that’s going to be able to ingest all of that, because otherwise you’re going to drown in the data.”

In 2025, Helios reported a +0.12x rise in its tenancy ratio from 2.05x in 2024 to 2.17x. The number of tenancies increased by 9% to 31,944. Adjusted EBITDA rose 12% to $471 million. Revenue grew by 7.8% to $854.1 million.

In 2026, the company is expecting adjusted EBITDA of $510 million–$525 million. According to a statement from CEO Tom Greenwood, “we look ahead to a strong year in 2026, which is seeing strong structural demand trends, and guidance demonstrating meaningful progress towards our IMPACT 2030 targets, with continued growth, cash flow generation and shareholder distributions, which have already begun.”

source : www.lightreading.com

The Chief Executive Officer of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, says the company expects to declare a profit this year following strong growth in the 2025 financial year.

Speaking on the Super Morning Show on Joy FM, she revealed that the telecommunications operator recorded about 30 percent growth by the end of the 2025 financial year.

According to her, the performance reflects the company’s continued investment in network expansion and service improvement since the transition to the Telecel brand.

“We grew by about 30 percent by the end of the 2025 financial year and we are hoping that this year we will declare a profit,” she said.

Mrs. Obo-Nai noted that the company remains focused on strengthening its operations and delivering improved services to customers across the country.

She added that Telecel Ghana will continue to invest in its infrastructure and digital services as it positions itself for further growth in the telecommunications sector.

Telecel Ghana, which operates one of the country’s major mobile networks, has been expanding its services and network capabilities as part of efforts to strengthen competition within Ghana’s telecom industry.

source : www.myjoyonline.com

The Chief Executive Officer of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, says the company has not taken over the operations of AT Ghana, clarifying that its current role is limited to providing network capacity support.

Speaking on the Super Morning Show on Joy FM, she explained that the intervention followed a request from government to help stabilize AT’s network operations.

According to her, Telecel Ghana stepped in quickly to support the operator by making its network infrastructure available to improve service for AT customers.

“Government asked us to step in and provide network capacity to AT, so we immediately started by preparing the networks which was done by engineers from both sides. So till date that’s what we are doing,” she said.

Mrs. Obo-Nai noted that the arrangement involves technical collaboration between engineers from both companies to ensure AT customers continue to receive reliable network services.

She stressed that Telecel Ghana’s involvement does not amount to a takeover of AT Ghana, but rather a support mechanism aimed at maintaining connectivity while broader decisions about the operator’s future are addressed.

The clarification comes amid ongoing public discussions about the operational status of AT Ghana and the role of other telecom operators in supporting the company’s network services.

Telecel Ghana and AT Ghana are among the telecommunications companies operating in the country, providing mobile and data services to millions of subscribers nationwide.

source : www.myjoyonline.com

MTN Ghana has launched a GH¢1.2 million model farm project at Pantang Hospital to train women farmers in modern agricultural practices aimed at improving productivity, food safety and sustainable farming.

The initiative, implemented in partnership with Holland Greentech and the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly, would provide practical training for smallholder farmers while promoting safer and more efficient farming techniques.

The project formed part of activities marking International Women’s Day and was expected to strengthen the role of women in Ghana’s agricultural sector.

Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe said that the project sought to empower women farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to improve their livelihoods and contribute to national food security.

She noted that women remained a critical force in agriculture and must be supported with access to modern farming knowledge and opportunities.

According to her, the model farm would provide hands-on training in improved farming methods and serve as a learning hub for farmers within the municipality.

We promised the women that we would return to establish a model farm where they could receive practical training in modern agricultural methods, and today we are fulfilling that commitment,” she said.

About 60 women farmers were expected to benefit directly from the programme, where they would learn improved crop management techniques, sustainable production practices and modern cultivation methods.

MTN Ghana believes the knowledge gained would not only benefit the participants but also extend to other farmers within their communities as beneficiaries share what they learn.

Ms Wiafe explained that the initiative builds on earlier engagements with women farmers in 2022 when MTN facilitated visits to farms in Akuse, Sontor and the Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School area to expose farmers to modern agricultural practices.

She added that the project aligned with the focus areas of the MTN Foundation, which includes health, education and economic empowerment, aimed at supporting communities through sustainable development initiatives.

West Africa Regional Director of Holland Greentech, Celestina Danso Arhin, emphasised the need for farmers to adopt safer and more efficient farming methods to improve food quality and protect farmer health.

She cautioned farmers against the excessive use of pesticides, warning that improper chemical use could pose health risks to both farmers and consumers.

Instead, she encouraged the adoption of integrated pest management systems, regular water quality testing and improved cultivation methods such as trellising to enhance crop quality.

Ms Arhin also urged farmers to organise themselves into cooperatives to improve their access to financing, farm inputs and markets.

According to her, modern farming techniques made it possible to achieve strong yields even on relatively small parcels of land.

The Municipal Director of Agriculture for the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly, Lydia Aku Fiatuho, commended the initiative and highlighted the important role women played in Ghana’s agricultural sector.

She noted that women contributed more than 50 percent of the agricultural workforce and remained central to food production.

Mrs Fiatuho encouraged the beneficiary farmers to take full advantage of the opportunity and actively participate in the training programme.

source : www.businessghana.com

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telecel Ghana, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, has announced that the company will provide free coding training to 100,000 young Ghanaians under the Government’s One Million Coders Programme. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, 12th March, as part of activities to mark the company’s second anniversary, she explained that while the course normally costs US$50 to obtain a certificate, Telecel Ghana will sponsor all participants at no cost.

“We are partnering with the government on the One Million Coders. We are training 100,000 for free, as our contribution.”

“If you were going to pay for it, it is US$50 per license, but our platform, in partnership with Start Your Code, is about a five-million-dollar contribution that we will be putting into society,” she said.

“So, carrying your Telecel SIM is not just about enjoying data and voice services, but it is also your opportunity to give back to society through our brand,” the CEO added. The initiative forms part of the company’s commitment to youth empowerment and skills development, equipping young people with digital and technological competencies for the future workforce. In April 2025, President John Dramani Mahama revealed that within just 48 hours of opening applications for the One Million Coders Programme, 90,000 individuals had already applied, demonstrating the overwhelming demand for digital skills among Ghanaian youth.

He said this during the official launch in Accra. He added that the programme would take a decentralised approach, ensuring that training would be available across the country, from metropolitan cities to remote villages.

Source: Myjoyonline.com

Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, Chief Executive Officer of Telecel Ghana, has assured customers of improved network service as the company undertakes measures to upgrade its operations in the country.Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Showon Thursday, 12th March, as part of activities to mark Telecel Ghana’s 2nd anniversary, Obo-Nai revealed that the initiative involves collaboration with top engineers from China to strengthen the firm’s technological infrastructure.

“In 2026, please look forward to an improved experience on our network. We will continue to invest, as I have said. Every order has been placed, and the equipment will arrive so that you will see the transformation. We have over twenty engineers coming from China to support us on this project.”

She noted that the upgrades are aimed at enhancing connectivity, reducing network disruptions, and providing a more reliable experience for subscribers across Ghana.

Ing. Obo-Nai added that “You are also going to see products that are tailored for you. You will also see your money reinvested in society, so all the investment you put in helps.”

“We always pay the fees of people who are insolvent and can’t come out of the hospital. Last year, more than 500 were brought home. You will also see our digital academy. We have trained over two thousand young people already, and this year, in March alone, over a thousand people from the ages of 10 to 14 will be trained on coding, and this is for free,” she added.

Source: Myjoyonline.com

At the Industrial Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit at MWC 2026, Huawei explored how AI will soon be integrated throughout core production environments, necessitating a fundamental shift in how industries operate

AI is maturing at a blistering pace, heavily disrupting businesses around the world. 

First, agentic workflows have matured, allowing AI agents to move beyond simple prompts to predicting and executing complex tasks. Second, the rise of physical AI allows digital intelligence to understand and interact with the physical world, making autonomous decisions that impact real-world infrastructure. 

Embracing the ACT framework

To overcome the bottleneck for current large-scale industrial adoption barriers, Huawei introduced the ACT pathway, a blueprint designed to bridge the gap between pilot projects and full-scale industrial intelligence: 

• A: Assess high-value scenarios. Companies must evaluate business value, scenario maturity, and technical readiness. Huawei has already identified over 1,000 core production scenarios across industries where AI can play a big role.
• C: Calibrate AI models with high-quality vertical data. Huawei has built a 6-layer AI security framework to ensure every stage of the AI lifecycle is secure and trustworthy.
•  
• T: Transform business operations with AI talent. Talent that understands both industry and AI are needed. The final pillar focuses on organisational change, advocating firms to cultivate “bilingual” talent capable of translating industrial challenges into AI solutions.

By embracing these principles, industries can finally unlock the true economic potential of the “Industrial All Intelligence” era. 

Huawei’s SHAPE 2.0 partner framework receives an AI makeover

For Huawei, facilitating this industrial AI transformation has required a fresh approach to how the company collaborates with partners. 

Its SHAPE 2.0 partner framework, has received a significant update, infusing AI throughout the process: 

• AI-powered products. Huawei is embedding AI directly into infrastructure and solutions (e.g., network agents that automatically detect faults and optimise networks).
• AI-based joint innovation. Partners can co-develop AI applications and agents using Huawei cloud platforms such as AgentArts.
• AI capability development for partners. Huawei has released a set of standards for AI capabilities and launched over 20 new AI certification courses. It is aiming to help over 1,000 partners get AI-certified.
• AI-assisted partner collaboration. AI tools improve partner operations (e.g., AI-assisted configuration, AI chat support, and automation tools).
• AI-driven growth opportunities. The ecosystem targets new revenue opportunities through industry-specific AI solutions across sectors like energy, finance, transport, and retail. Huawei has deployed over 3,000 scenario-specific AI experts, with ‘intelligent transformation lighthouse projects’ across 38 industries.

Huawei reveals 115 global industrial showcases

The ACT and SHAPE 2.0 partner frameworks are already bearing fruit. At MWC, Huawei presented 115 global showcases for industrial intelligence, as well as 22 of its latest industrial intelligence solutions jointly developed with partners in diverse array of sectors. 

Some of these partners were present at the summit itself, including Eskom, Shandong Port Group, Converge ICT, HM Hospitales, and PetroChina (Beijing)’s Digital Intelligent Research Institute (CNPC). These varied companies took to the stage to share their journeys so far, including battling with legacy infrastructure and pressure to move quickly. 

“How do we develop AI for an organisation that’s 100 years old and needs to update its infrastructure to support everyone? We have a big road to walk,” explained Len de Villiers, CTIO of Eskom, the energy company that supplies 98% of South Africa. 

For de Villiers, the answer lies in a culture of focussed experimentation. 

“All staff at Eskom are experimenting with AI, within specific guardrails,” said de Villiers. “We’re making sure AI is carefully directed and not inhibited.” 

“It’s very important to be selective based on the business cases,” he added. “Ask your leadership team and your experts to give you their priorities.” 

For Eskom, these priorities are closely linked to their strategic turnaround plan, aiming to pursue financial and operational sustainability, and to modernise power system and energy transition.” 

For Ng Wun-kit, Principal of Pui Kiu Middle School in Hong Kong, China, AI has already become a core focus throughout the education process. 

“AI is not seen as a tool, but the very operating system of the school,” he explained, emphasising that incorporating AI is vital for both modernising the learning environment and equipping the next generation with crucial digital skills. Having already deployed an AI General Knowledge Course, AI-Empowered Smart Classroom, and Smart & Safe Campus, Pui Kiu Middle School is increasingly capable of delivering personalised learning for students. 

“We are producing a factory of knowledge, moving from a standarised education to personalised learning. We’re moving from passive learning to interaction,” Ng said. 

For Huawei, deploying the right infrastructure solution to meet their specific needs is crucial. 

The shift from AI as an experimental tool to a foundational “operating system” marks a critical turning point for both industrial efficiency and workforce development. By bridging the gaps in data, talent, and integration through the ACT and SHAPE 2.0 partner frameworks, Huawei and its partners and customers are transforming “all intelligence” from a visionary concept into a scalable, high-value reality. 

Source : www.totaltele.com

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)  of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Tanko Rashid-Computer, has reiterated that improving the Rural Telephony Project remains a top priority for the fund as it works to expand digital connectivity in underserved communities across the country.

Speaking during a high-level engagement with a global technology company, Huawei, at the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, Mr Rashid-Computer emphasised GIFEC’s commitment to strengthening telecommunications infrastructure in rural areas to ensure that no community was left behind in the country’s digital transformation agenda.

The meeting, held on March 5, 2026, brought together a delegation from GIFEC, led by Mr Rashid-Computer, and Huawei officials to explore innovative technological solutions that could support the expansion and improvement of the Rural Telephony Project.

Mr Rashid-Computer was joined by GIFEC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Francisca Adjei, while the Huawei delegation was led by the Vice-President of Huawei and Chief Executive Officer of the company’s Global Public Sector Business Unit, Li Junfeng, along with Advisory Product Manager, Mlungisi Nhlapo.

During the meeting, Huawei presented advanced rural connectivity solutions, including the latest version of its Rural Telephony Project (RTP) masts designed to improve telecommunications coverage in remote and underserved areas.

The upgraded masts are expected to provide reliable network infrastructure capable of supporting enhanced voice and data services.

The presentation offered the GIFEC delegation valuable insights into how the improved technology could significantly expand connectivity and strengthen network quality in communities that currently experience limited or no telecommunications services.

Digital platforms

Mr Rashid-Computer said enhancing the Rural Telephony Project would play a critical role in facilitating the rollout of 3G and 4G services in rural communities, enabling residents to access digital platforms, information services and economic opportunities.

He noted that strengthening telecommunications infrastructure in rural areas remained central to GIFEC’s mandate of promoting universal access to information and communication technology across Ghana.

The engagement at Mobile World Congress formed part of GIFEC’s broader strategy to build partnerships with global technology leaders to accelerate the country’s digital development in order to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural communities.

Source : www.graphic.com.gh