KARACHI: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, and Ericsson have signed a strategic microwave frame contract to strengthen Jazz’s network backbone, aligning with the operator’s ServiceCo vision of providing advanced digital experiences and nationwide connectivity.
A statement on Thursday said that leveraging Ericsson’s cutting-edge MINI-LINK solutions from the Ericsson Transport portfolio, the Microwave Frame Contract aims to support Jazz in expanding its network capacity, boosting its network reliability and improving its users’ experiences, in alignment with the ambitions of Digital Pakistan Policy.
Under the agreement, Ericsson will supply its MINI-LINK solutions and services to Jazz over the next five years, enabling scalability and efficient network modernisation. The deployment will also prepare Jazz’s infrastructure for future 4G expansion and seamless transition to 5G technology, ensuring that millions of customers across both urban and underserved rural areas benefit from faster speeds, improved connectivity, and advanced digital solutions.
Khalid Shehzad, chief technology officer at Jazz, says: “This microwave frame contract with Ericsson is an important step in strengthening Jazz’s network backbone and advancing our ServiceCo vision. By integrating Ericsson’s latest microwave solutions, we will enhance capacity, improve reliability, and broaden digital access for communities across Pakistan, enabling better experiences and greater opportunities in education, health, finance, commerce, and beyond.”
Aamir Ahsan Khan, president of Ericsson Pakistan, says: “Our latest partnership with Jazz builds on a decades-long relationship focused on digital transformation and innovation. This Microwave Frame Contract reflects our shared vision of ensuring scalable, resilient, and future-ready networks that contribute to Pakistan’s socio-economic and digital advancement.”
Ericsson’s latest microwave solutions, like the MINI-LINK 6355, provide high-capacity, multi-band capabilities and a compact design that can support frequency combinations and configurations. Delivering flexibility, performance enhancements, and scalability for modern networks, the solutions cater to high-performance backhaul demands while ensuring efficient deployment in diverse environments.
