The rapid adoption of 5G technology is pushing operators to improve network capabilities in multiple dimensions. To make the most of 5G spectrum and deliver the ultimate user experience, access to new frequency bands is a prerequisite for mobile carriers. As such, the combination of Extremely Large Antenna Arrays (ELAA) and Large-bandwidth mid-band, such as 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz, is increasingly seen as the optimal solution for coverage experience with minimal energy consumption.

Read more: MWC Shanghai 2023: Huawei Redefining Network Coverage and Experience With ELAA

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Omar Qaise, CEO, OQ Technology, talks about the company’s NB-IoT and SATCOMM solutions and how it’s shaping industrial digital transformation.

Read more: ‘OQ Technology and Aramco Collaboration Crucial for Strategic Objectives of Satellite IoT’

Telecom Review conducted an interview with Philippe Vogeleer, Group Head of Business Development, Vodafone Group, to discuss the recent entry of the World Bank Group into the global consortium that Vodafone, Vodacom and Safaricom formed a couple of years ago with Sumitomo Corporation and British International Investment, and the opportunities opened by this innovative way of delivering projects via repeat work with select strategic partners. He also elaborated on how Vodafone is serving its belief in a digital society, and shared thoughts about the evolution of the digital world and mobile connectivity.

Read more: Together We Can – Repeat Partnerships for Growth

Nokia is a leader in the real-world application of AI and ML. In an exclusive interview, Dalia Nabil, Head of Presales, Business Applications, MEA, Nokia, discusses the importance of deploying automation and AI, Nokia’s orchestration portfolio and the benefit of the company’s AI Ops approach for CSPs, among other insights.

Read more: Nokia Helps CSPs Create Value in a Connected World Through AIOps

In an exclusive interview, Mikko Lavanti, SVP, Mobile Networks, Nokia Middle East and Africa (MEA), shares insights about the company’s progress and momentum towards 5G growth in the region and how it seeks to transform customer networks and their notable ESG efforts to date.

Read more: Nokia MEA Three Core Focuses: Customers, Networks and ESG

Zain KSA's unwavering commitment to driving innovation in the Saudi telecommunications sector stems from its strategic focus on creating a distinct and comprehensive customer experience that integrates cutting-edge digital services, ensuring a seamless and efficient customer journey, and pioneering distribution channels. The pivotal role of the sales and distribution sector emerges as a key driver in leveraging an end-to-end customer journey that fosters engagement within Zain's digital world and makes the most of 5G technologies. In this interview, Zain KSA's Chief Sales Officer, Eng. Maher Al-Fawaz, sheds light on the company's key features, which revolve around an immersive digital experience bolstered by an advanced network of distribution channels that keep up with the latest technology trends. This ensures that Zain KSA extends the reach of its innovative solutions and services, navigating the Kingdom's nationwide digital transformation journey in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Here’s the full interview.

Read more: “We Have Enhanced the Customer Journey, Focusing On Clear-Cut Touchpoints to Fulfill Our...

Embracing innovation and digitalization is critical to etisalat by e&’s success. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, CEO Masood M. Sharif Mahmood sheds light on the telecom arm’s transformation in line with the major rebranding, factors that impacted its latest performance, steps taken to maintain its strong position in the market and the role of telcos in addressing modern digital needs within the Middle East.

Read more: etisalat by e&: A ‘Customer Champion’ in a Hyper-Connected Digital World

Vodafone Qatar is committed to a culture of continuous improvement and network enhancements. In an exclusive interview, Chief Technology Officer Ramy Boctor, sheds light on the company’s digital transformation efforts, its technology integration and its CSR approach.

Read more: Vodafone Qatar: Using Next-Generation Technologies to Simplify Customers’ Lives

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