They will extend 4G’s footprint to bring mobile data to more people
Umniah and Ericsson signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand 3G and 4G networks in cities in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The MoU was signed by Faisal Qamhiyah, CEO of Umniah (pictured above left) and Kevin Murphy, VP and Head of Ericsson Levant Countries and Country Manager of Ericsson Jordan (above right).
Mobile operator Umniah was launched in Jordan in 2005, has 3 million subscribers and is a subsidiary of Beyon Group. It claims to be the best and fastest network in Jordan, with coverage across all the country’s governates.
This expansion with Ericsson will extend 4G coverage to where there is no 4G currently to bring mobile data services to more people.
The vendor says its Ericsson Radio System is energy efficient and compact, with a flexible architecture that relies on software to speed the roll out of new capabilities. The portfolio supports multi-band, multi-layer technologies. The implementation will use 10MHz of spectrum including 5MHz refarmed from 3G to 4G and an additional 5MHz acquired for increased network capacity.