• Under the partnership, Ericsson’s MINI-LINK solutions will be deployed, over five years, to strengthen Jazz’s network.
• Jazz will benefit from network capacity expansion, boosted network reliability and improved user experiences while preparing the network for 5G.
• The deployment accelerates Jazz’s evolution to its ServiceCo vision by offering multiple digital services that support Pakistan’s digital inclusion and socio-economic advancement.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Jazz, a digital operator in Pakistan, part of the VEON Group, 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.

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 modernization. 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.

Ericsson’s latest microwave solutions, like the MINI-LINK 6355, provide high-capacity, multi-band capabilities and 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.

The deployment will also enable digital inclusion by expanding connectivity to remote and rural areas where fiber is difficult to deploy, ensuring reliable access to digital services like e-learning, telemedicine, fintech, e-commerce, and more. Moreover, it can also contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth by empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups and digital trade by providing a reliable telecom infrastructure.

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. We are honored to contribute to Jazz’s mission of empowering millions of people and businesses through advanced connectivity solutions.”

Ericsson and Jazz have cultivated a strong partnership over two decades, marked by landmark collaborations underscoring a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in Pakistan’s telecom sector. Together, the partners have enhanced the telecom infrastructure in the country, fostered digital advancement, and sharpened digital skills through the Ericsson Educate programme.