In Niger, Airtel Africa has deployed Radio 6626, launched in April 2021 by Ericsson.
According to the telecom operator, the dual-band three-sector radio, ready to provide 5G and an efficient network, has the radio’s speciality in reducing energy consumption while delivering a state-of-the-art performance.
In a statement, Airtel Niger said it would see significant energy reductions and operating expenditure savings as this radio from Ericsson combines three sectors and two frequencies in a single radio unit.
Ericsson said that this radio’s field results had demonstrated a power consumption reduction of greater than 60 per cent. It is also great for nature as there would be 0.4 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year and a 60 per cent reduced weight on the tower.
Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Niger, Abdellatif Bouziani, said, “This collaboration with Ericsson is a big step in our mission to build a future-proof and a more sustainable network in Niger. With the deployment of Ericsson’s Radio 6626, we will be able to reduce operational expenditures significantly with lower power consumption, better site design, and with fewer radios without compromising network performance.”
Ericsson said that this partnership is its latest effort to bring sustainable growth and economic development to Africa.
