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Nokia and Togocom deploy first 5G network in West Africa including AirScale Base Stations , AirScale massive MIMO Adaptive Antenna solutions that enables Togocom to deliver marketleading 5G experiences to subscribers with ultra-low latency , connectivity and capacity .
According to Nokia , the deal supports the increasing demand for data services from Togocom ’ s subscribers .
Telecoms equipment vendor Nokia has announced that it has been selected by African mobile operator , Togocom in a three-year deal to deploy 5G across the country . In the capital city Lomé , the 5G network has just been launched – the first time a 5G network has been deployed in West Africa . The deal , which also sees legacy 2G , 3G and 4G networks enhanced , will strengthen Togocom ’ s market-leading position in Togo and future-proof its infrastructure for the next-generation of digital services for Togolese citizens .
The deal sees Nokia provide equipment from its comprehensive AirScale portfolio ,
Paulin Alazard , CEO at Togocom , said : “ Nokia ’ s technology helps us to modernise our existing nationwide network and enable us to offer subscribers with access to cutting-edge 5G services .”
Pierre Chaume , Vice President , North and West Africa at Nokia , said : “ We are delighted to continue our long-standing and successful partnership with Togocom by supporting them in becoming the first mobile operator in West Africa to deliver commercial 5G services to their subscribers .”
Nokia and Airtel Kenya lay 5G foundations in Nairobi
Telecoms kit vendor Nokia has announced that it has been selected by African mobile operator , Airtel Kenya in a threeyear deal to modernise Nairobi with high speed 4G and 5G-ready hardware from its comprehensive AirScale portfolio . are proud to supply Airtel Kenya with our comprehensive AirScale portfolio and support the operator with its efforts to deliver the best possible connectivity experiences to end-users in Kenya .”
Deployment , which began in June , will cover hundreds of sites and include upgrading existing 2G , 3G and 4G radio access network ( RAN ) coverage in urban , semi urban , highways , tourist spots and central business districts in Nairobi and the rest of Kenya . As part of the deal , Nokia will also deploy its cloud-agnostic NetAct software solution to securely manage Airtel Kenya ’ s networks .
P . D . Sarma , CEO , Airtel Kenya , said : “ We are in the midst of rolling out our network to enhance coverage along with modernisation of our data network that will help us to deliver improved , high-speed data services to our customers .
“ We are excited to partner with Nokia on this project . Its technology portfolio improves our network quality considerably and also allows us to move to 5G services in the future .”
Rajiv Aggarwal , Head , Central , East and West Africa ( CEWA ) Market Unit at Nokia , said : “ This is an exciting deal in an exciting market . We
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