Ooredoo Group selects Nokia for 5G deployment in Algeria and Tunisia

Nokia has been selected by Ooredoo Group to upgrade its present radio access networks and set up new sites in Algeria and Tunisia.

The upgrade will lead to improved network performance and help Ooredoo Group in getting ready for the launch of 5G services in the future.

Furthermore, Nokia will modernise Ooredoo’s IP network and expand its fibre-to-the-home network in Tunisia, which will revamp Ooredoo Group’s networks by improving the mobile user experience through better data speeds and capacity.

Nokia will deploy its latest solutions which will deliver an enhanced mobile user experience with high bandwidth, ultra-fast speeds and low latency.

Under the deal, Nokia will replace the existing radio network for Ooredoo Tunisia, as well as expand the network with the addition of new radio sites.

Nokia will also boost its stake in Ooredoo Algeria’s network to almost 50 per cent and in Tunisia’s network to roughly 40 per cent.

Ahmad Al Neama, group regional CEO at Ooredoo Group, said: “Under this renewed partnership, we are taking our network to a new level of transformation to further improve our network performance and service experience for our customers. This will further empower our customers in Algeria and Tunisia for knowledge, business, entertainment and make competitive for a whole new lifestyle in the digital age.”

Amr K. El Leithy, SVP – Middle East and Africa Market, Nokia, added: “Our vision is to create technology that helps the world act together. To realise this vision, we deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with valued operators such as Ooredoo Group to create the digital services and applications of the future. We are proud to be part of these large-scale network modernization and expansion projects with Ooredoo in Algeria and in Tunisia to unleash rich digital experiences and new value creation opportunities.”

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