Bharti Airtel is reportedly set to award new multi-year contracts worth over USD 2 billion to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung to supply 4G and 5G radio network equipment. The operator, which is now looking to deepen its 4G and 5G coverage in key telecom circles, is experiencing increased data growth … Read More
Nokia is set to make its presence felt at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, scheduled to take place from October 15-18 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. As the event’s official Sustainability Partner, Nokia announced that it will showcase technologies spanning 5G, 6G, AI/ML, and network infrastructure, all aimed at … Read More
The Racsa unit of Costa Rica’s state-owned firm ICE has partnered with Nokia to deploy and officially launch its 5G Standalone (SA) service, becoming the first operator to do so in the region. The service is initially available at 30 sites in major cities, with Racsa planning to reach an … Read More
Centranet, a subsidiary of Central Rural Electric Cooperative, has successfully demonstrated a 50 Gbps fiber internet connection for the Sac and Fox Nation in Oklahoma, marking an advancement in broadband access for rural and Indigenous communities. This achievement, announced during the Future of Rural Broadband Showcase, is the first live … Read More
Bharti Airtel has announced a collaboration with Nokia focused on ‘Green 5G,’ which aims to introduce energy-efficient solutions and practices across Airtel‘s mobile network. This initiative targets improved energy efficiency within Airtel’s 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 143,413 metric … Read More
Reliance Jio, the largest private telecom operator in India, is reportedly slowing down its 5G network expansion due to low capacity utilisation and a delayed monetisation timeline. This has led Jio to focus on upgrading its 4G customers to the more expensive next-generation service. Airtel is also focusing on enhancing … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest Indian private telecommunications operator, has announced it will roll out Nokia’s NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to strengthen its network security amid rising cyber threats. This deployment will protect all of Vodafone Idea’s consumer and enterprise subscribers in India, the company said on Monday. … Read More
Norwegian mobile operator Ice has activated its 5G Standalone (SA) Network, which the operator calls “Pure 5G,” enabling it to offer advanced services on its mobile network. In a recent exercise, Ice conducted tests of the new technology for time-critical services, allowing the deployment of a private network slice for … Read More
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 … Read More
Viettel Group (Viettel) signed a major agreement with Nokia to deploy 5G infrastructure across Vietnam, marking the first nationwide rollout of 5G in the country. The project, set to cover 22 provinces with 5G, will also include the modernisation of Viettel’s 4G network. Deployment will begin this year, according to … Read More
International Gateway Company Limited (IGC), a subsidiary of ALT Telecom, has selected Nokia’s optical transport solution to modernise its existing DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) network. The upgrade, powered by Nokia’s Photonic Service Engine (PSE) chipset, will increase the network’s capacity to 400G per wavelength, enhancing connectivity between Thailand’s East … Read More
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has just announced that it concluded a mega $3.6 billion mega-deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for the supply of network equipment over a period of three years. This aligns with the company’s plan to spend Rs 55,000 crore ($6.6 billion) on capex over the next … Read More
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