From Kigali to the continent: Ericsson’s vision for a connected Africa
04 November 2025
Ante Mihovilovic - Vice President and Head of Networks Ericsson Europe Middle East and Africa
What are the main innovations and announcements Ericsson is presenting at MWC Kigali 2025; and how do these align with the company’s vision for the future of connectivity?
At Mobile World Congress 2025 in Kigali, we had a joint booth with MTN Rwanda to showcase the power of 5G and what it can enable. MTN recently launched its 5G network, and we wanted to bring its capabilities to life through real-world use cases.
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