UNITEL Ericsson Propel Angola into the Future with Network Modernization

This initiative aims to improve network performance, capacity, and efficiency, ultimately benefiting Angola’s growing economy and population.

Improved network performance and capacity

Enhanced efficiency and reduced costs

Better support for emerging technologies such as IoT and 5G

Improved customer experience

Case Study: UNITEL’s 5G Network Transformation

UNITEL’s 5G network transformation is a prime example of Ericsson’s expertise in modernizing networks. The company’s dual-mode 5G Core solution enabled UNITEL to upgrade its network infrastructure while maintaining existing services.

Key Findings and Implications

The trial data call demonstrated the following key findings:

The 5G Standalone network provided a significant improvement in latency, with a reduction of 50% compared to the 4G network.

The network slicing feature enabled seamless handovers between different network slices, ensuring a stable and efficient data transfer.

The trial call also showcased the potential of 5G to support a wide range of use cases, including mission-critical communications, enhanced mobile broadband, and IoT applications.Technical Details

The trial data call was conducted on a live 5G Standalone network, utilizing Ericsson’s 5G radio access technology. The network was configured to support multiple network slices, each with its own set of parameters and characteristics. • The trial call was conducted using a combination of Ericsson’s 5G radio access technology and UNITEL’s 5G core network.

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