The telecommunications industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and with Amphenol’s recent acquisition of CommScope’s Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN) and DAS businesses, the ANDREW brand has been re-introduced to the market and entered an exciting new phase.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Femi Oshiga, VP Sales, MEA, and APAC for Outdoor Wireless at ANDREW an Amphenol company, elaborated on how this transition strengthens the company’s ability to serve customers across the MEA and APAC regions while maintaining its legacy of reliability and innovation.
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A New Era for ANDREW Under Amphenol
"Amphenol has a phenomenal scale that we will be able to benefit from following the acquisition," explained Oshiga. "Our worldwide presence, particularly in MEA and APAC, has vastly increased as a result of this transition."
He highlighted that Amphenol’s financial strength will be a key advantage. "Amphenol has a strong financial capability and a focus on investment and innovation," he added. "This means we’ll be able to develop more innovative products that directly address the region’s specific challenges in the months and years to come."
This acquisition, Oshiga believes, not only expands ANDREW’s market footprint but also enhances its ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions that cater to the evolving needs of telecom operators.
Ensuring Reliability and Excellence in Wireless Solutions
As the demand for wireless networks grows, the need for resilient and high-performing solutions becomes even more critical. Oshiga assured that ANDREW’s reputation for quality will remain unchanged, if not further strengthened, under Amphenol.
"The ANDREW brand is an 85-year-old brand, and it stands for quality. It stands for market leadership, innovation, and top-of-the-range products in every category in which we are present," he pointed out. "That’s not going to change. In fact, we expect that to be strengthened going forward. We want to have a leadership position in every one of our product categories, specifically in the MEA and APAC regions."
By staying committed to its core values of reliability and excellence, ANDREW continues to set the benchmark for network solutions that operators can depend on.
ANDREW’s Showcase at Mobile World Congress
At MWC Barcelona 2025, ANDREW is showcasing its latest solutions, designed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in wireless connectivity. According to Oshiga, the brand’s strength lies in simplifying complex problems with practical, high-performing solutions.
"What ANDREW does so well is take complex problems and provide simple solutions to them," he highlighted. "That’s not always easy, but that’s what we do well, and we’re proud of our market leadership because of it."
Among the innovations on display are ANDREW’s base station antennas, featuring high-efficiency and high-capacity designs for both 4G and 5G networks. "We have a small sample of our high-efficiency products and high-capacity products for 4G and 5G," Oshiga cited. "We’re also showcasing our microwave products, which play a crucial role in network backhaul expansion worldwide."
One standout innovation in the microwave segment is ANDREW’s E-band auto-align solution. "We’re showing what you can do in the microwave space with E-band products that automatically adjust direction to ensure that the optimum signal between the two antennas is maintained to enable high network performance" he mentioned.
ANDREW is also demonstrating its advanced distributed antenna system (DAS) solutions, highlighting real-world deployments. "We’re very proud of our end-to-end, digital DAS solutions and we’re showing customers some of the best-in-class projects we’ve completed around the world," he continued.
Another key showcase at MWC is ANDREW’s fibre distribution solutions, designed to enhance network resilience. "We have a portfolio of fibre and fibre distribution solutions that make cell sites a lot more resilient and help avoid quality issues related to fibre degradation over time," described Oshiga.
The Future of Wireless in MEA and APAC
As the industry moves forward, Oshiga sees 2025 as a pivotal year for wireless networks in MEA and APAC. "2025 is exciting. There are a number of countries that could launch 5G for the first time," he defined. "That creates significant opportunities in several markets. At the same time, in many countries where 5G is already live, we’re only 20–30% into full deployment, so there’s still a lot of work to be done."
Beyond 5G, growing data traffic necessitates continued investment in 4G networks as well. "It’s not just about launching 5G; it’s about ensuring networks can support the increasing demand," he outlined.
Another major trend shaping the industry is network consolidation. "We see consolidation happening in many parts of the region," Oshiga observed. "Operators are either merging networks or working with tower companies to reduce their operational expenses (OpEx). These are some of the key challenges we’re helping them navigate, and we see them as great opportunities for 2025."
By supporting operators in achieving network efficiency—whether it be through better infrastructure, cost optimization, or innovative technology—ANDREW is playing a vital role in shaping the future of wireless connectivity.
A Vision for the Future
As ANDREW moves forward under Amphenol, its commitment to innovation and customer success remains steadfast. "The wireless industry is evolving rapidly, and our focus is on making sure our customers have the right solutions to meet these changes head-on," Oshiga affirmed.
"With Amphenol’s support, ANDREW is in a stronger position than ever before," he concluded. "We are looking ahead to an exciting future where we will continue to lead through innovation, market expertise, and an unwavering commitment to quality."
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