The impending sunset of 2G and 3G cellular networks places immense pressure on mobile network operators (MNOs) to decommission their 2G and 3G networks and face the uncertainty of potential customer attrition and revenue loss.
“Many mobile carriers at the forefront of their industry are proceeding with shutdowns to their 2G and 3G networks or are preparing to phase them out soon, inevitably leading to considerable changes in the future device landscape,” said Natasha Tamaskar, Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Endpoints, Radisys, a leader in open telecom solutions and developer of a high-quality, affordable feature phone designed precisely for opportunities like these in Africa.
Fundamental to the success of this transition from 2G/3G to 4G is the shift from legacy infrastructures to cellular networks that can service the data traffic which is expected to surge in as the influx of innovative solutions and devices continues to integrate into economies globally.
From a user perspective, 4G networks across Africa enable the opportunity for more powerful devices to be used and provide a myriad of benefits to subscribers, including:
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- Reliable service availability
- Faster speeds
- Less interference
- Lower latency
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The benefits don’t stop there. The opportunities with 4G and beyond are tremendous. The device landscape with improved wireless speeds and its ability to manage more data-intensive applications can be a game-changer for MNOs. For example, taking advantage of the 4G network’s higher bandwidth, Radisys offers MNOs a full catalog of high-performing, affordable handsets available on a white-label basis. The Radisys Reach Phone Lite is a moderately equipped feature phone with high-quality components that is attainable for the masses.
Radisys is supporting MNOs across Africa as they sunset their 2G/3G networks and continue their investment in 4G infrastructure rollouts. The Radisys Reach Phone Lite is ideal for MNOs looking to migrate their existing 2G/3G subscribers to 4G networks while still providing revenue assurance. This entry-level feature phone will help MNOs ease 2G/3G customers onto a 4G device without the subscriber having to acquire a costly new phone.
Companies such as du and e& have taken advantage of the various growth opportunities this presents in the Middle East and areas of North Africa. Offering a portfolio of valuable services, MNOs operating in the area have placed increasing emphasis on upgrading the digital capabilities of businesses and consumers by offering quality devices with enhanced features.
As MNOs continue to explore growth opportunities within the altered digital landscape, the opportunities for new solutions and devices to be introduced are endless. Capitalizing on the new mobile spectrum will be integral for scaling successful businesses and continuing to develop economies throughout Africa.
Radisys is committed to innovation and service in the region and has developed a full range of premium quality affordable mobile devices with enhanced capabilities which can be white labeled by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). The transition to 4G is rich with growth opportunities and with the right mobile ecosystem partner, MNOs can deliver transformative customer experiences on market leading handsets.
To learn more visit Radisys online at www.radisys.com or contact [email protected] to request a meeting.
Radisys, a global leader in open telecom solutions, enables service providers to drive disruption with new open architecture business models. Radisys’ innovative disaggregated and virtualized enabling technology solutions leverage open reference architectures and standards, combined with open software and hardware to power business transformation for the telecom industry, while its world-class services organization delivers systems integration expertise necessary to solve communications and content providers’ complex deployment challenges. For more information, visit www.Radisys.com.
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