Pakistan’s leading digital operator, Jazz, has recently signed a strategic Microwave Frame Contract with Ericsson, marking a significant step in enhancing the operator’s network backbone and advancing its ServiceCo vision. This collaboration leverages Ericsson’s cutting-edge MINI-LINK solutions to improve network capacity, reliability, and connectivity for millions of users across Pakistan.
The Jazz Ericsson Microwave Frame Contract aims to transform Pakistan’s digital landscape by providing scalable and future-ready network infrastructure. With the deployment of Ericsson’s MINI-LINK solutions, Jazz is set to enhance connectivity in both urban centers and underserved rural areas, ensuring that all communities benefit from faster internet speeds, improved reliability, and access to essential digital services.
Khalid Shehzad, Chief Technology Officer at Jazz, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating, “This Microwave Frame Contract with Ericsson is a crucial step in strengthening Jazz’s network backbone and advancing our ServiceCo vision. By integrating Ericsson’s latest microwave solutions, we will improve capacity, reliability, and expand digital access across Pakistan, enabling better experiences and greater opportunities in education, healthcare, finance, commerce, and beyond.”
Under the five-year agreement, Ericsson will provide its MINI-LINK solutions and related services, preparing Jazz’s infrastructure for the upcoming 4G expansion and a seamless transition to 5G technology. The agreement ensures that Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure remains resilient, scalable, and capable of meeting the growing demands of digital users in the country.
Ericsson’s MINI-LINK solutions, including the MINI-LINK 6355, offer high-capacity, multi-band capabilities and a compact design. These solutions deliver flexibility, enhanced performance, and scalability for modern networks, catering to high-performance backhaul requirements while ensuring efficient deployment across diverse environments. By deploying these advanced solutions, Jazz can guarantee reliable network performance even in areas where fiber-optic connectivity is challenging, such as remote or rural locations.
Aamir Ahsan Khan, President of Ericsson Pakistan, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, saying, Our partnership with Jazz reflects a shared vision of building scalable, resilient, and future-ready networks that contribute to Pakistan’s socio-economic and digital advancement. Through this Microwave Frame Contract, we aim to empower millions of people and businesses by enabling advanced connectivity solutions and fostering digital inclusion.
The agreement between Jazz and Ericsson also supports Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan Policy, aligning with national objectives of expanding digital infrastructure, promoting technology adoption, and ensuring equitable access to connectivity. With improved network capabilities, Jazz can provide reliable access to essential digital services, including online education, e-health, digital banking, e-commerce, and other transformative technologies that enhance everyday life.
Digital inclusion remains a core focus of the Jazz Ericsson Microwave Frame Contract, as expanding connectivity to rural and remote areas ensures that communities previously lacking robust internet access can now benefit from digital opportunities. Reliable telecom infrastructure is not only critical for individual users but also for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, and digital businesses that depend on stable networks to grow and thrive.
The partnership builds on more than two decades of collaboration between Jazz and Ericsson, which has already delivered landmark projects and improved Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure. Their shared commitment to innovation and excellence has strengthened the country’s digital ecosystem, enabling faster, more reliable, and accessible connectivity for millions of Pakistanis.
By modernizing its network backbone through Ericsson’s advanced solutions, Jazz is also positioning itself for long-term growth and sustainability. The enhanced infrastructure will support the increasing demand for data-driven services, video streaming, IoT applications, and smart city initiatives, laying the foundation for Pakistan’s next-generation digital economy.
The Jazz Ericsson Microwave Frame Contract represents a pivotal step in Pakistan’s journey toward enhanced connectivity and digital transformation. With advanced MINI-LINK solutions, scalable network infrastructure, and a focus on digital inclusion, this partnership will empower millions of users, support SMEs, and ensure the country is prepared for 4G expansion and the eventual rollout of 5G technology. As Jazz and Ericsson continue to collaborate, Pakistan’s digital landscape is set to become more reliable, accessible, and technologically advanced, benefiting individuals, businesses, and society at large.
