Ericsson bags 5G RAN deployment deal from Omantel

NEW DELHI: Swedish telecoms gear maker Ericsson said it has bagged a 5G RAN deployment deal from Oman-based telecom carrier Omantel.

Under the multi-year partnership, Ericsson will deploy its hardware and software products and solutions from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio, including Advanced Antenna Systems and 3GPP standards-based 5G New Radio (NR).

Ericsson said its 5G technology will enable Omantel to address growing data traffic demands and will enable it to enhance mobile broadband experiences. Subscribers will be able to enjoy leading data speeds across use cases like streaming, downloading, gaming, infotainment, and interactivity said, Ericsson.