Vodafone Egypt has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered network solution on its live 5G infrastructure to improve spectrum efficiency and enhance customer experience, marking another step towards more intelligent telecommunications networks.
The technology, known as Radio Scheduler for Link Adaptation, has been developed by Ericsson and uses predictive machine learning to optimise radio network performance in real time.
According to Ericsson, live network trials have recorded improvements of up to 14% in radio spectrum efficiency at 5G sites, alongside downlink throughput gains of up to 50% across Vodafone Egypt’s existing 2,600 MHz 5G spectrum.
The solution is deployed through a software upgrade on existing Ericsson radio access network (RAN) computing infrastructure, eliminating the need for additional hardware investment. It replaces traditional rule-based algorithms with machine-learning capabilities that dynamically adjust network resources to maintain connectivity and performance, particularly during periods of high demand and in areas experiencing network interference.
Vodafone Egypt is among the first telecommunications operators globally to deploy the technology, which is expected to provide a technical foundation for the company’s transition towards 5G-Advanced infrastructure.
Catalin Buliga, Technology Director at Vodafone Egypt, said the adoption of AI across the company’s network operations is aimed at improving efficiency and delivering a more consistent customer experience, particularly in challenging coverage environments.
Dalia Merheb, Country Manager and Head of Sales at Ericsson Egypt, noted that AI capabilities are increasingly shaping radio access network development by enabling more efficient resource management and spectrum utilisation.
The deployment builds on Vodafone Egypt’s broader investment in next-generation connectivity. The operator previously secured a 5G licence valued at US$150 million from Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, alongside a five-year extension of its existing spectrum licences to 2039 for US$17 million.
The latest development highlights the growing role of AI-driven network optimisation in improving telecommunications capacity, managing rising data demand and preparing operators for more advanced 5G services.
