e& ties up with Ericsson to build sustainable networks in UAE

e& ties up with Ericsson to build sustainable networks in UAE

e& has partnered with Ericsson through its telecom arm etisalat by e& on a major expansion project to improve network energy efficiency through the deployment of the latest Ericsson Radio System portfolio across the provider’s network. The two-year project is in line with e&’s Sustainability Strategy, launched in July 2022.

The initial deployment phase had seen a substantial reduction in energy consumption of up to 52% with Ericsson’s dual-band Radio 6626 compared to prior deployed radios. The reduction in energy consumption is equivalent to 7.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per site per year for the sites configured with four LTE carriers.

Moreover, the deployment of Ericsson’s state-of-the-art 5G mid-band radios for 5G network expansion has resulted in 20% improved energy efficiency compared to the previous radio generation.

Carbon footprint

The expansion will help etisalat by e& evolve its radio access network (RAN) and support efforts to break the energy curve, which is key to reducing its carbon footprint across the region.

Khalid Murshed, Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO), Etisalat UAE, says: “Building a brighter digital future for all begins with placing our people, customers, and the environment at the heart of our business. We have remained committed to our sustainability aspirations with