Claro Argentina (Claro) has inked a deal with Nokia to deploy 5G infrastructure across the country. The agreement, which covers the first phase of 5G deployment, will focus on Argentina's largest cities. As the sole supplier, Nokia will enhance its market share in the region, the official release said.
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Deployment Details
Nokia will deploy equipment from its 5G AirScale portfolio, powered by its ReefShark System-on-Chip technology. This includes base stations, baseband units, and its latest generation of Massive MIMO radios.
This technology is expected to significantly improve 5G capacity and coverage, impacting sectors like manufacturing and oil and gas. Nokia will also provide planning, deployment, integration, and network optimisation services.
Technology Overview
Claro will be the first Latin American operator to deploy Nokia's Interleaved Passive Active Antenna (IPAA+), which addresses space constraints on towers and rooftops by supporting a range of frequencies from 700 MHz to 2.6 GHz, as well as the 3.5 GHz 5G bands.
Claro Argentina said: "The investment in our 5G network with our partner, Nokia, confirms our technology leadership and commitment to innovation. It will continue to digitiSe society by bringing high-speed connectivity, increased capacity, and seamless connectivity to densely populated areas, supporting citizens and enterprises alike. This will enable unprecedented levels of innovation and efficiency across various sectors, empowering organisations to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape."
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This deal extends Nokia’s longstanding collaboration with Claro, which has included previous network deployments in 2G, 3G, and 4G.
