Orange Maroc has signed an agreement with Ericsson to modernize and expand its core network infrastructure. This partnership aims to enhance network performance as Orange Maroc prepares for a 5G launch, aligning with objectives of the National Strategy “Digital Morocco 2030.”
The collaboration involves Orange Maroc integrating Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core and Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution. These technologies are designed to support cloud-native 5G applications, expected to increase Orange Maroc’s network capacity and improve customer experience. The modernization also intends to establish a scalable network architecture in anticipation of 5G deployment.
Hendrik Kasteel, Chief Executive Officer of Orange Maroc, stated, “Orange Maroc places innovation and customer satisfaction at the heart of its strategy. This partnership with Ericsson strengthens our commitment to delivering a more powerful and reliable network that meets the growing digital needs of Moroccans. By modernizing our infrastructure, we are accelerating our ability to deploy 5G and support Morocco’s digital transformation, fully aligned with the vision of the national strategy “Digital Morocco 2030.”
As part of this initiative, Orange Maroc will implement the Ericsson Cloud Core Policy Controller to enhance scalability and network resilience. The operator will also expand its network with additional IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and Ericsson Packet Core sites. This expansion is intended to strengthen Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services and support 4G and 5G services, including enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), video gaming, and industrial connectivity.
Network automation and orchestration are also part of the modernization. This includes strategic software upgrades to Ericsson Network Manager, Orchestrator, and Network IQ Statistics, which Orange Maroc currently uses for network monitoring.
Majda Lahlou Kassi, President of Ericsson Morocco and Vice President of Ericsson West and Southern Africa, commented, “At Ericsson, the success of our customers is at the core of our mission. We are proud to support Orange Maroc in this major transformation, aiming to address fast-changing connectivity needs and provide a robust, scalable and sustainable infrastructure. This project reflects our constant commitment to creating value for our partners while contributing to Morocco’s digital development.”
This project extends the existing collaboration between Orange Maroc and Ericsson, which spans over 20 years.
