Tirana, April 2^nd – UNDP Albania and Telekom Albania announced the launch of a partnership in support of the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic: “Spread the Word, not the Virus” Campaign.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been selected by Telekom Albania as the sole supplier to modernize the service provider’s radio and core networks in a break-in deal spanning five years.

The announcement was made during the One Vision event organized by Telekom Albania, which was also attended by representatives from Ericsson and the Albanian government. Telekom Albania guided the guests through their 2020 transformation plans and showcased their significance to society, focusing on the best user experience in an increasingly data-hungry environment.

While the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are still tangible with an increasing number of infected persons in the last days in our country, the three telecommunications companies Telekom Albania, Vodafone Albania and Albtelecom have donated 40 respiratory devices worth 30 thousand euros to the Albanian health care system. These devices are needed to treat cases of respiratory complications, before intensive therapy for patients infected with coronavirus and more.