Nokia to Deploy Standalone 5G Network for Antina

Nokia announced that it has won a ten-year extension to its existing nationwide 5G Network deal with Antina, the joint venture formed by major network operators M1 and StarHub of Singapore. Nokia said it has won the tender after a competitive tender process. As part of the deal, Nokia will equip new buildings throughout the city with its AirScale indoor Radio small-cell solution for seamless coverage.

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Singapore 5G Eco-System

Under this deal, Nokia will improve the 5G connectivity experience for Singapore’s businesses and consumers. Nokia will deploy a 5G Standalone (5G) Network for indoor and outdoor coverage and expand the existing Network of Antina using its 3.5 GHz spectrum holdings.

Nokia is set to equip Antina with state-of-the-art equipment from its energy-efficient AirScale portfolio, comprising 5G base stations, massive MIMO adaptive antennas optimized for urban and wide-area coverage, and dual-band remote radio heads (RRH).

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Antina’s Spectrum Holdings

Antina will leverage its 2.1 GHz (n1) and 3.5 GHz (n78) spectrum bands, which offer an optimal balance of coverage and capacity. These solutions will enable an exceptional 5G user experience featuring lightning-fast speeds, high bandwidth, and minimal latency.

Danny Tan, CEO at Antina, commented: “We are building a game-changing 5G network in Singapore with ultra-high speeds that will deliver new use cases across entertainment, gaming, education, healthcare, and transportation. We are deepening our partnership with Nokia due to the performance of their 5G network services. I look forward to working closely with them in the coming years and delivering state-of-the-art 5G experiences to our customers across the country.”