Spark New Zealand Chooses Partner for 4G and 5G Network Expansion in Key Cities

Reported by Srikapardhi September 24th, 2024 at 12:51 pm

Nokia has been chosen by Spark New Zealand to expand its 4G and 5G network, covering over 700 sites across the country.

Highlights

Expansion of 4G and 5G infrastructure in key cities.
Deployment of advanced equipment from Nokia’s 5G AirScale portfolio.
Focus on simplifying network operations for enhanced customer experiences.

Spark New Zealand Chooses Partner for 4G and 5G Network Expansion in Key Cities
Spark New Zealand (Spark) has named Nokia its preferred 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) partner, with the goal of streamlining operations and consolidating its network infrastructure. With this partnership, Spark will expand its existing 4G and 5G infrastructure in key cities across New Zealand, the company said in a joint statement on Tuesday.

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Strengthening 5G Network Capabilities

Nokia will supply equipment from its 5G AirScale portfolio, including baseband units, remote radio heads, and massive MIMO radios. These solutions leverage Nokia's ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, designed to enhance capacity, coverage, and connectivity.

Spark's Commitment to Customer Experience

Commenting on the partnership, Spark NZ said: "Nokia has been a trusted partner of ours for many years, and we are excited to work with them to bring a world-class 5G network to more of Aotearoa, New Zealand. This next phase of our partnership will see us streamlining our 5G deployments to simplify operations and deliver great 5G experiences for our customers every day."

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Expanding Coverage Across New Zealand

The deal includes coverage for over 700 sites across the country and will support Spark's goal of simplifying and consolidating network operations.

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