Orange Partners with Huawei to deploy 5G in Egypt

Details: James Barton; Category: Wireless Networks; 17 June 2025; 5171 views

Orange Egypt and Huawei have partnered to deploy 5G technology to provide advanced connectivity solutions to consumers and businesses in Egypt.

The companies stated that the network would help catalyse emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, AR, and VR, enhancing user experiences and creating new business models and smart ecosystems in areas such as smart cities and IoT.

Huawei and Orange Egypt have a longstanding partnership under which Huawei has already provided the operator with its advanced Massive MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology for Radio Access Networks (RAN), which enables optimal service quality and superior network performance and spectral efficiency.

This enhances the 5G network's performance, providing ultra-fast data speeds and seamless connectivity even in high-density environments. Huawei’s Massive MIMO solution uses advanced beamforming and spatial multiplexing techniques to significantly expand network capacity, allowing Orange Egypt to optimise spectrum utilisation, offering more bandwidth to consumers and improving service quality for demanding applications such as 4K/8K video streaming, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR).

Huawei is also providing Orange Egypt with its pioneering ‘0 Bit 0 Watt’ energy efficiency platform, which is aimed at reducing energy consumption and minimising the operator’s carbon footprint. By intelligently managing power consumption, the platform is designed to optimise energy use in 5G networks without compromising on performance. Through AI-driven energy optimisation algorithms, the platform enables Orange Egypt to significantly reduce operational costs while supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of reducing emissions and conserving energy.

Under the agreement, Orange Egypt will also deploy Huawei’s E-band microwave technology, which enables ultra-high throughput and low-latency wireless backhaul solutions. This solution is ideal for high-demand urban areas and rural locations where traditional fibre optic cables may be difficult to deploy. The E-band microwave technology ensures that Orange Egypt can offer a reliable and high-speed 5G experience across the country, connecting more people and businesses to the digital economy.

Dr. Ayman Amiri, Chief Technology & Information Officer for Orange Egypt, said: “The integration of Massive MIMO, the energy-efficient ‘0 Bit 0 Watt’ platform, and E-band microwave technology will not only enhance the capabilities of our network but also set the foundation for smart cities, IoT development, and new digital services that will transform Egypt's telecommunications landscape.”

Mr. Mohamed Youssef, Key Account Executive at Huawei Egypt, added: “With our advanced 5G solutions, we are enabling the next generation of mobile networks to deliver faster, more reliable, and energy-efficient services.”