Orange Niger, the second largest mobile operator in Niger, has selected Ceragon Networks' wireless backhaul solutions and services to modernize its nationwide backbone network to 4G.
In this multi-million-dollar project, Ceragon will enable Orange Niger to leapfrog to 4G, starting with the capital city of Niamey and expanding to other major cities to secure over 1 million 4G subscribers by the end of 2020.
To deliver on its vision of building digital Africa, Orange Niger requires a high power, scalable and ultra-reliable wireless backbone network which delivers 4Gbps backbone capacity to meet 4G services and experiences for subscribers. By selecting Ceragon's IP-20 platform, Orange Niger is able to double its backbone capacity, utilizing new and wider regulatory spectrum allocations of 112MHz. The combination of ultra-high power radios, and Ceragon's wide channel multicore technology with Advanced Space Diversity techniques, allows Orange Niger to achieve the 4G capacity and coverage it needs, using 50% less hardware, with smaller and fewer antennas.
With Ceragon's professional services, including network planning and rollout, Orange Niger is able to achieve faster, more accurate first-time right installations that will meet its subscriber acquisition targets, claims Ceragon.
Souleymane Diallo, CEO of Orange Niger said,"Ceragon's proven track record, combined with its leading-edge technology and services, allow us to rapidly launch our new 4G network services and offer our customers an incomparable experience."
Ira Palti, president and CEO of Ceragon said,"We look forward to a long-standing partnership with Orange Niger, supporting the delivery of its ambitious 4G strategy and plans for a fast roll-out."