11 February 2025

4iG Group has announced a partnership with Ericsson for the deployment of a next generation mobile network in Albania after the recent acquisition of 5G frequencies by One Albania, a subsidiary of 4iG.

One Albania became the first operator in the country to launch commercial 5G services on 25 November 2024. The new frequencies were acquired for EUR5.4 million in a competitive spectrum auction. This development is described as fully in line with the 4iG Group pro-investment strategy in Albania and the Western Balkans region.

The scope of the deal between 4iG Group and Ericsson includes mobile radio access and core network investments for 5G standalone (5G SA) technology. This network investment is valued at over EUR50 million. The rollout process will start by ensuring comprehensive, high-capacity 5G network coverage across key strategic areas, like major ports and airports, industrial zones, critical hospital areas in Tirana, and the most visited coastal hotspots. It will then continue with the provision of high-capacity midband 5G coverage to all cities of Albania by 2028. The aim is to cover 85% of the country’s population by the end of 2030.