The rapid adoption of 5G technology is pushing operators to improve network capabilities in multiple dimensions. To make the most of 5G spectrum and deliver the ultimate user experience, access to new frequency bands is a prerequisite for mobile carriers. As such, the combination of Extremely Large Antenna Arrays (ELAA) and Large-bandwidth mid-band, such as 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz, is increasingly seen as the optimal solution for coverage experience with minimal energy consumption.

Read more: MWC Shanghai 2023: Huawei Redefining Network Coverage and Experience With ELAA

The industry’s move to software, cloud and AI-based solutions has opened up a whole new world of broadband monetization opportunities. Learn more on this topic with Telecom Review’s exclusive interview with Mohamed Salama, head of fixed networks, Nokia MEA.

Read more: Nokia MEA: Software Is a Key Enabler of New Revenue Streams

Telecom Review conducted an interview with Philippe Vogeleer, Group Head of Business Development, Vodafone Group, to discuss the recent entry of the World Bank Group into the global consortium that Vodafone, Vodacom and Safaricom formed a couple of years ago with Sumitomo Corporation and British International Investment, and the opportunities opened by this innovative way of delivering projects via repeat work with select strategic partners. He also elaborated on how Vodafone is serving its belief in a digital society, and shared thoughts about the evolution of the digital world and mobile connectivity.

Read more: Together We Can – Repeat Partnerships for Growth

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Sofrecom CTIO Davy Letailleur explains how the company leverages emerging technologies to support the digital transformation within the telecom sector as well as the market trends within the MEA region, among other insights.

Read more: Sofrecom Collaborates With Telcos to Maximize Technologies and Facilitate Integration

In an exclusive interview, Mikko Lavanti, SVP, Mobile Networks, Nokia Middle East and Africa (MEA), shares insights about the company’s progress and momentum towards 5G growth in the region and how it seeks to transform customer networks and their notable ESG efforts to date.

Read more: Nokia MEA Three Core Focuses: Customers, Networks and ESG

The driving of regulatory and risk management efforts is integral to digital leadership. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Hanan Ahmed, chief regulatory affairs and risk officer, du, talked about fulfilling regulatory obligations and customer expectations, the company’s commitment to Emiratization and their efforts in empowering the next wave of women leaders, among other informative topics.

Read more: du’s Hanan Ahmed: A Trailblazer for Women in Technology

Embracing innovation and digitalization is critical to etisalat by e&’s success. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, CEO Masood M. Sharif Mahmood sheds light on the telecom arm’s transformation in line with the major rebranding, factors that impacted its latest performance, steps taken to maintain its strong position in the market and the role of telcos in addressing modern digital needs within the Middle East.

Read more: etisalat by e&: A ‘Customer Champion’ in a Hyper-Connected Digital World

In an exclusive interview, Jay Srage, head of operations at the Michigan Ross School of Business in MEA and managing director at Centrigent Consulting DMCC, discussed the benefits of integrating AI into telecommunications strategies and the top industries that are impacted by digital transformation as well as the overall future of the telecom sector.

Read more: The Time Is Now: Shifting to a Digitalized World

Vodafone Qatar is committed to a culture of continuous improvement and network enhancements. In an exclusive interview, Chief Technology Officer Ramy Boctor, sheds light on the company’s digital transformation efforts, its technology integration and its CSR approach.

Read more: Vodafone Qatar: Using Next-Generation Technologies to Simplify Customers’ Lives

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