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ZTE and Jazz Pioneer Large-Scale Rollout of Triple-Band UBR and FDD

Massive MIMO Solutions in Pakistan

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider
of integrated information and
communication technology solutions, has
announced the successful completion of a
landmark nationwide deployment in
collaboration with Jazz, Pakistan's leading
digital operator. This strategic partnership
has culminated in the large-scale
deployment of ZTE's pioneering triple-band
Ultra Broadband Radio (UBR) and next-
generation FDD Massive MIMO (FMM)
products, marking a significant milestone
in the evolution of Jazz's network
infrastructure. Building on a successful
history since 2021, ZTE has deployed over
4,000 FMM units across Jazz's commercial product, which has further transformed space and lowered rental costs. In terms of
network, consistently driving substantial Jazz's network. The UBR supports 2×80W performance, UBR has driven a 70%
improvements in network performance. transmission at 900 MHz and 4×140W at improvement in overall network traffic and
Notably, the 320W FMM product deployed both 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz, facilitating user throughput, relieving site congestion
in 2021 delivered a remarkable 250% total efficient and powerful spectrum utilization. and enhancing the overall user experience.
performance gain. The newly introduced Since its commercial launch in 2025, over This large-scale deployment underscores
480W FMM units offer a 50% increase in 1,100 UBR units have been deployed across the shared commitment of ZTE and Jazz to
transmit power, coupled with a significant Pakistan, helping to expand and strengthen innovation, network optimization, and
reduction in energy consumption per Jazz's network capabilities. The impact of advancing digital inclusion in Pakistan. By
gigabyte. Furthermore, the latest FMM the UBR deployment on network operations introducing cutting-edge technologies such
technology has resulted in an additional has been transformative. By reducing the as FMM and UBR, the collaboration is laying
30% performance boost, delivering superior number of Remote Radio Units (RRUs) per the foundation for a more efficient, high-
connectivity to users. Simultaneously, ZTE site by an impressive 57%, the UBR solution performance, and user-centric mobile
has deployed its unique triple-band UBR has significantly saved valuable tower network across the country.

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