Airtel deploys LTE network in Seychelles with Ericsson

News Wireless Seychelles 26 NOV 2014
Airtel deploys LTE network in Seychelles with Ericsson
Airtel partnered with Ericsson to deliver a new, nationwide LTE 800 MHz network in Seychelles to meet growing customer demand for mobile broadband services while delivering superior network performance. This is Airtel's first commercial LTE network in Africa.

The network is expected to cover 10,000 LTE subscribers in the first phase and will enhance connectivity giving Airtel's customers an improved smartphone experience, with faster web browsing, downloads and improved quality of service.

The agreement includes equipment, software and support services, as well as incorporating multi-standard radio base station equipment from the Ericsson RBS 6000 family, LTE RAN software and upgrading existing 2G and 3G access network software.

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