PRESS RELEASE: Egypt’s leading technology operator e& Egypt, and Huawei have successfully collaborated on an innovative project to complete the first commercial trial of the Eco High Gain antenna in Africa.

This test, performed in Cairo, marks a significant step forward for both parties in enhancing network coverage and user experience through leading-edge antenna technology.

As a major telecommunications service provider on the African continent, e& Egypt has a large and growing customer base to serve. Delivery of the best customer experience and network coverage is the top priority for e& Egypt in urban and remote destinations, Improving the coverage distance and capacity is the key factor to deliver such experience.

Key Benefits of Huawei’s Eco Series Antennas

Huawei’s Eco series antenna is widely recognized for its high performance & efficiency. Through Unique Signal Direct Injection Feeding (SDIF) and Meta Lens antenna technologies, radio frequency signal losses are effectively minimized, bringing the efficiency close to the theoretical maximum. This helps enhance network coverage, as well as achieve improved data transmission speed and quality. In this test, the deployment of the Huawei Eco High Gain antenna resulted in a 3.4dB increase in network coverage, a 20% increase in traffic, and a 100% increase in data throughput. The successful deployment of the Eco High Gain antenna has addressed coverage enhancement in fringe areas and effectively managed to absorb the capacity pressure brought by surging user numbers.

Additionally, the Eco High Gain antenna can double the configuration capability by enabling more frequency bands to be added without requiring any additional site space, thereby accelerating network construction and reducing costs. This lays a solid foundation for future more efficient 5G and even 5.5G network enhancements in Egypt.

Significance of the Collaboration

Hossam Abdelkader, Director of Network Planning at e& Egypt, emphasized the importance of this innovation: “At e& Egypt, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving sustainable growth. The deployment of Huawei’s Eco series antenna aligns with our goals by improving network coverage and reachability. This ensures our customers enjoy seamless connectivity wherever they are, reinforcing our position as a leader in the telecommunications industry.”

Andy Sun, President of Huawei’s Antenna Business Unit, noted: “As a pioneer and leader in high efficiency antennas, Huawei’s goal has always been to help operators build ubiquitous eco-friendly, high-performance networks. We will continue to drive technology innovation with e& Egypt, consistently providing high-quality network experiences to users.”

Through this collaboration, e& Egypt reinforces its commitment to technology innovation, leveraging advanced antenna solutions to enhance existing network infrastructure and effectively meet the growing market demands.