Orange Liberia and ZTE said on Thursday that they have successfully completed a project to build new communication sites, called RuralPilot EcoSites, in rural areas across the country, significantly enhancing network coverage in these regions. The project involved installing 128 sites using low-power-consumption, wide-coverage wireless base station equipment that supports the 800-MHz and 900-MHz bands for 2G voice services and 4G data services in remote areas. The project was completed in three months, the official release said.
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Energy-Efficient Sites
Each site integrates solar energy and smart lithium batteries, enhanced with PowerPilot AI energy-saving software, to achieve energy-efficient network construction. Additionally, transmission challenges are addressed through the use of microwave, satellite, and 4G relay technology.
Improved Digital Inclusion
This new infrastructure significantly improves communication services in Liberia's rural regions, providing network access to previously underserved areas. Over 580,000 subscribers in these areas will benefit from enhanced digital, financial, and energy inclusion, the official release said.
Commitment to Liberia
Orange Liberia said, "This project demonstrates our commitment to providing better communication services to the people of Liberia. We will continue to work with partners like ZTE to advance Liberia's telecommunications sector."
"The newly built communication sites will provide strong support for the economic and social development of Liberia's rural areas. Orange Liberia remains dedicated to offering convenient and high-quality communication services to its customers," added Orange.
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Delivering Under Tough Conditions
ZTE said this project marks the first implementation of a rural network solution with the Orange Group. Despite challenging conditions, including underdeveloped infrastructure and harsh climates, the delivery teams from both companies overcame numerous unforeseen obstacles to ensure the project's completion.
