Ericsson and e& Egypt have strengthened their long-standing partnership
by signing a comprehensive four-year agreement aimed at modernizing and
expanding e& Egypt’s core network infrastructure and IT systems This strategic
collaboration focuses on accelerating the adoption of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and
advancing 5G network readiness through a cloud-native transformation program
Long-Term Partnership to Enhance Egypt’s Telecommunication Network
Building on years of successful cooperation, Ericsson and e& Egypt will collaborate
to upgrade core network applications and expand network infrastructure This modernization
is designed to enrich communication services across Egypt and improve user experience by
supporting the rollout of new services and accelerating the adoption of next-generation
technologies like VoLTE and 5G
Core Network Modernization and IT System Upgrades
The agreement outlines significant enhancements to e& Egypt’s data management
capabilities, including the migration from the legacy Unified Data Consolidation (UDC)
system to the cloud-native Unified Data Management (UDM) platform Additionally, key
core network applications such as the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) will be upgraded to
provide enriched communication services
Further improvements include the deployment of Ericsson Dynamic Activation (EDA)
and the Service-Aware Policy Controller (SAPC) to streamline operational processes and
optimize Quality of Service (QoS) for end-users
Cloud-Native Infrastructure and Advanced Billing Solutions
Ericsson will also modernize e& Egypt’s network infrastructure by deploying Cloud Native
Infrastructure Solution (CNIS) and Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI)
to support a more agile and scalable network architecture
The agreement extends to upgrading Ericsson’s billing, mediation, and charging systems
incorporating the Charging Access Function (CAF) These enhancements will boost e& Egypt’s
operational capabilities in the 5G era, enabling new business opportunities and competitive marketing strategies
Accelerating 5G Readiness and Emerging Use Cases
The technology upgrades under this agreement will optimize network operations and
service delivery, facilitating the monetization of emerging use cases such as 5G and the
Internet of Things (IoT) By accelerating the cloud-native transformation, e& Egypt aims
to deliver superior network performance and future-proof its infrastructure
Executive Insights on the Strategic Agreement
Amr Fathy, Chief Technology and Information Officer at e& Egypt, stated
This agreement builds on our enduring partnership with Ericsson and supports
our network transformation journey The integration of key technologies will accelerate
VoLTE adoption and enable us to introduce innovative services, ultimately strengthening
our network’s agility and future readiness
Kevin Murphy, Vice President and Head of Ericsson North Middle East, added
Extending our collaboration with e& Egypt is a pivotal step in enabling the operator
to accelerate VoLTE adoption, launch new services, and establish a cloud-native
5G-ready network This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing
network capabilities through structured transformation
A Legacy of Collaboration Between Ericsson and e& Egypt
Ericsson and e& Egypt have a long-standing history of collaboration
spanning multiple generations of mobile technology Currently, e& Egypt operates
Ericsson’s end-to-end Business and Operations Support System along with the
Core Network Management (CNM) portfolio, guided by a clear strategic roadmap from Ericsson
