Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have signed a strategic Microwave Frame Contract designed to strengthen and modernize Jazz’s network infrastructure, marking a major milestone in the advancement of digital connectivity and telecom capability in Pakistan. The long-term partnership will see Ericsson supplying its cutting-edge MINI-LINK microwave transport solutions to support Jazz’s network expansion and readiness for future technologies.
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Under the agreement, Ericsson’s microwave solutions will be deployed over the next five years, enabling Jazz to expand its network capacity, enhance network reliability, and boost overall performance. The strategic contract aligns with Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan Policy and Jazz’s own evolution toward its ServiceCo vision, which prioritizes advanced digital experiences, inclusive connectivity, and seamless user services across both urban and underserved rural areas.
The integration of high-capacity, multi-band microwave technology will help Jazz improve backhaul connectivity where fiber deployment is challenging, ensuring faster speeds and more stable connections for millions of users. The enhanced infrastructure also lays the groundwork for the eventual transition to 5G technology and supports ongoing 4G expansion, enabling customers to benefit from improved mobile data performance, broader coverage, and consistent service experiences.
Khalid Shehzad, Chief Technology Officer at Jazz, said: “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, added: “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.”
The collaboration underscores the continuing commitment of both companies to strengthen Pakistan’s telecom backbone, enhance digital inclusion, and deliver a robust, future-ready network capable of supporting a new era of digital services, economic opportunity, and nationwide connectivity.
