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Zong, Huawei Jointly Launch Innovative GigaAAU FDD Massive MIMO

Zong, Pakistan leading 4G mobile network active 4G users has risen by 57%, while experience. The solution also features “0 bit
operator and Huawei jointly launched user traffic has increased by 58%. In light of 0 watt” energy saving, with off-peak power
GigaAAU FDD Massive MIMO in the the current trend, it is important to enhance consumption near zero watt to promote
network. This deployment has resulted in 4G network capacity and efficiency to environmental protection and greener
an average increase of 150+% in downlink effectively address the increasing demand. network. Zong and Huawei, as strategic
traffic and an average improvement of Huawei’s latest GigaAAU FDD Massive partners, continue to enhance network
330+% in user experience. Zong Pakistan MIMO supports dual bands (1.8G & 2.1G), performance and digital connectivity
has consistently prioritized technology and with a maximum transmission power of across Pakistan. This collaboration reflects
innovation, particularly in 4G and cloud- 480W and with less power consumption. the commitment of both organizations to
based services, positioning itself as a It can deliver 3-fold to 4-fold downlink provide innovative solutions and reshaping
leader in digital transformation within the capacity gains (vs LTE 4T4R) on 4G the telecommunication landscape.
Pakistani telecommunications industry. networks, thereby effectively alleviating As advancements in multiple antenna
They were the first to launch 4G in Pakistan network congestion. To handle complex technology continue, Zong and Huawei
and showcasing their commitment to traffic and interference, the solution are positioned to play a significant role in
staying at the forefront of technological utilizes enhanced intelligent beamforming setting new standards for high-capacity
advancements. Over the past three years, to achieve dynamic beam movement mobile networks.
there has been a notable increase in Zong with users and intelligent interference
4G users and data traffic. The number of avoidance, ultimately enhancing the user

Nexign Boosts CSP Revenue with TCO-Efficient
Solutions for 5G SA and Satellite Connectivity

Monetization

Nexign, a leading provider of BSS for satellite terminals: ordering, sales, To mitigate these challenges and accelerate
and digitalization solutions, is driving warranty service, and remote diagnostics. ROI from 5G, Nexign has introduced Nexign
new monetization opportunities for Additionally, Nexign BSS supports geo- Network Monetization & Efficiency Suite
communications service providers (CSPs) dependent rating and charging, country- that provides a convergent TCO-efficient
by unveiling cost-efficient, AI-powered and region-specific service access policies, approach to monetization and ensures
products. They help CSPs accelerate and service-level agreements tailored to seamless customer service across 3G, 4G,
business growth in emerging areas such as satellite industry requirements, such as and 5G networks. The suite incorporates
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity, latency, jitter, and availability. The platform’s converged charging, policy management,
5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (5G NTN), and architecture provides satellite operators and signaling solutions. These solutions
5G Standalone (SA) services. with the flexibility to deliver services across help CSPs transit to 3GPP-compliant,
Advancing Satellite-to-Cellphone Connec- B2C, B2B, and B2G segments, monetize converged network architecture and ensure
tivity: With satellite-to-cellphone technolo- B2B2C scenarios, including wholesale smooth subscriber migration through
gy gaining momentum worldwide, 42 coun- agreements, for example, for airlines and 4G/5G core interoperability. Positioned for
tries are already investing in partnerships mobile network operators (MNOs). Tier 1 and Tier-2 operators, the suite has
that promise to open new revenue streams Supporting Efficient 5G SA Monetization already proven its efficiency—in one of our
for CSPs. New use cases include extended The rollout of 5G SA networks is accelerating. recent projects, Nexign Converged Policy
coverage, IoT connectivity in remote areas, Today, 173 operators in 70 countries are Management (PCRF/PCF) demonstrated
enhanced resilience for critical communi- investing in public deployments, while 77 up to 40% performance improvement
cations, and connectivity for the aviation have already launched or trialed 5G SA comparing to the legacy solution, allowing
and maritime industries. services, according to GSA. In the Middle a Tier-1 operator to optimize its annual
To address this demand, Nexign BSS now East, 5G SA development is advancing in investments in network infrastructure.
enables satellite operators to launch and a strategic manner, led by Gulf countries, Leveraging AI for Industry Transformation
monetize LEO satellite services based such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia. However, Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to
on 5G NTN technology. The solution despite this growth, CSPs continue to play a pivotal role in telecom innovation,
automates and optimizes business face the challenge of balancing large- with 77% of the industry’s executives
processes, such as customer service, scale capital expenditures with network acknowledging its impact on agility and
product configuration, and monetization. complexity arising from managing hybrid responsiveness to market disruptions.
It can also manage the full lifecycle 2G/3G/4G/5G networks. Nexign is expanding its integration of AI

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