Ericsson noted that this partnership establishes a foundation for the future integration of 5G-Advanced
Swedish vendor Ericsson and Middle East telco Ooredoo Qatar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital transformation efforts for enterprises and public sector entities in Qatar.
In a release, the Nordic vendor noted that the agreement focuses on developing industry-tailored 5G solutions, including private and dedicated 5G networks for key sectors such as manufacturing, airports and oil and gas. Supported by a dual-mode core and advanced radio technologies, this collaboration also introduces mission-critical solutions for public safety, digital airspace and railway networks — ensuring resilient performance through network availability, multi-network integration, robust security and optimized Quality of Service (QoS), priority and preemption mechanisms.
In addition, the partnership between Ericsson and the Qatari telco will explore sustainability initiatives, using 5G technology to minimize environmental impact, decarbonize industries and contribute to a more sustainable digital ecosystem.
As part of the MoU, Ericsson will provide its Ericsson Private 5G and mission-critical network solutions, introduce key ecosystem partners and offer Ooredoo access to global best practices, use cases and insights. The two companies will also collaborate in discussions with enterprises and government organizations, offering expert knowledge-sharing sessions on 5G-driven sustainability applications.
Thani Al Malki, chief business officer at Ooredoo Qatar, said: “Enterprises are increasingly adopting digitalization and automation to enhance efficiency, unlock revenue potential, and drive innovation. Through this latest partnership with Ericsson on private 5G solutions, we aim to deliver advanced use cases across multiple industries in Qatar — ranging from autonomous operations to mission-critical public services.”
“Ericsson’s mission-critical communication solutions provide next-generation, high-performance, resilient and secure mobile broadband services. We are delighted to partner with Ooredoo Qatar to drive digitalization, revenue growth, and operational efficiencies across various industries and public sector organizations in the country,” said Todd Ashton, vice president and Head of Enterprise and Mission Critical at Ericsson Middle East and Africa.
Last month, Ericsson has been selected by Ooredoo Qatar to supply and deploy its latest radio access network (RAN) and microwave backhaul solutions.
Ericsson noted that this partnership establishes a foundation for the future integration of 5G-Advanced (5G-A). Key features of this new deployment will include interference reduction, outdoor positioning capabilities and AI-driven RAN solutions to ensure superior connectivity in challenging environments.
Under the new contract, Ericsson will supply RAN products, including Massive MIMO radios and advanced microwave solutions, such as MINI-LINK with carrier aggregation. The scope of the deal also covers a multiband microwave solution, which enables high-capacity backhaul of up to 25 Gbps by combining E-band (70/80 GHz) with traditional frequency bands, extending 5G coverage to remote areas where fiber is unavailable.
The contract also includes nationwide deployment of a new 5G layer at 2.3 GHz spectrum, annual addition of new sites to expand indoor and outdoor coverage and capacity and modernization of power systems. The partnership will also enable key advancements such as 3G spectrum refarming, ensuring improved network efficiency and capacity. Additional advancements will include the introduction of NR 700 for enhanced coverage and mmWave expansions for hotspot locations.
