Vodafone Egypt is proud to announce a significant technological breakthrough achieved in collaboration with Huawei. A new software algorithm for TDD Massive MIMO technology, named Adaptive Interference Free (AIF), has been successfully developed and deployed.

This new algorithm effectively addresses the long-standing issue of TDD interference caused by atmospheric ducting, a prevalent problem in coastal and desert regions.

Atmospheric ducting, a phenomenon that can cause TDD remote interference across distances from 50 to 200 kilometers, has been one of the top challenges in mobile network operations. Such interference can significantly degrade user experience and reduce network capacity.

Recognizing the severity of this issue, Vodafone Egypt partnered with Huawei to pioneer a world-first software algorithm that not only detects but also intelligently suppresses interference sources.

This new innovative AIF algorithm is a testament to Vodafone Egypt’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance mobile network performance. By fully utilizing the capabilities of Massive MIMO, a critical technology for today’s 4G/5G networks, the Company has been able to substantially increase network capacity and ensure a consistent and robust user experience even in challenging environments.

“Integrating AIF has allowed us to significantly improve network performance and capacity, overcoming one of the most persistent challenges in our market – mobile spectrum interference,” said Catalin Buliga, CTO of Vodafone Egypt. “This collaboration with Huawei underscores our dedication to technological innovation and reinforces our commitment to providing leading mobile services to our customers. I am proud of our Vodafone Egypt engineers who, in close partnership with Huawei engineers, worked tirelessly for more than a year to bring this new algorithm to production.”

"Partnering with Vodafone Egypt has always been a cornerstone of our efforts to drive innovation in the telecommunications industry," said Cullen Xu, Vice President of Huawei Wireless TDD Product Line. "This latest breakthrough is a clear indicator of our strong collaboration and shared vision for building high-quality wireless networks. Our dedication to research and development focuses on enhancing network performance and user experience. Solving the industry's persistent interference challenges showcases our commitment to excellence."

Vodafone Egypt continues to innovate and push the boundaries of mobile network technology, maintaining its commitment to our customers to provide them with best-in-class connectivity services. It is worth noting that Vodafone is the largest telecommunications company in Egypt, with a strategy focused on shaping the future of the new digital world while continuing to put customers first.

Over the past 25 years, Vodafone has invested more than EGP90 billion to make a tangible difference in the lives of over 48 million customers, supported by its exceptional team of 10,000 employees. The company aims to connect for a better future by using technology to improve customer lives.