Zambia’s state-owned telecommunications operator Zamtel signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson related to private 4G and 5G connectivity, with the MoU aimed at delivering private 4G and 5G connectivity solutions in Zambia.
Zamtel said it hosted an Ericsson delegation for the signing, led by Alain Maupin, Ericsson’s Head of Eastern and Northern Africa.
What the Zamtel–Ericsson MoU covers
Zamtel said the agreement is intended to deliver private 4G and 5G connectivity solutions in Zambia.
Zamtel also framed the partnership around what it expects private deployments to deliver for enterprise users, including secure, high-performance connectivity, enhanced reliability, efficiency, automation, and innovation capabilities.
How Zamtel characterizes the initiative
Zamtel described the partnership as an important step in advancing digital transformation.
Zamtel further said the deployments would enable secure, high-performance connectivity for enterprises across key sectors of the economy.
Private wireless adoption in Africa, per the article framing
The article says private wireless networks are increasingly being adopted globally for mission-critical operations, citing greater control, security, and performance than traditional connectivity solutions.
It also states that in Africa, private networking is still in its infancy.
Other enterprise private network examples the article cites
- In April, the article says Moroccan operator Inwi partnered with China Mobile International to deploy what it claims is Morocco’s first private 5G network dedicated to industrial use.
- The article says that in July last year, Vodacom Business deployed a private mobile network for Sasol at Sasol’s synthetic fuel facility in Secunda, Mpumalanga as an alternative to Wi-Fi.