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Nokia ’ s GPON solution to power AirFiber Networks ’ fiber expansion in India
Nokia ’ s GPON solution includes both network and customer premise equipment . Nokia will also provide Network Management Services to ensure timely and efficient execution of the project . Nokia ’ s fiber access network will help Airfiber Networks establish a strong foundation to easily upgrade to nextgeneration PON technologies , which allow service providers to rapidly boost capacity and provide superior speeds .
AirFiber Networks , an Internet Service
Provider in Bangalore and Tamil Nadu in South India , will use Nokia ’ s broadband solution to launch high-speed data services and expand its network to better serve its subscribers .
Nokia ’ s Gigabit Passive Optical Networking ( GPON ) solution will enable AirFiber Networks to provide high-speed broadband services in Bangalore and underpenetrated areas across the state of Tamil Nadu , aiming to reach over 100,000 subscribers in a year . The deployment will start in April and will be completed over the next few months .
Once deployed , AirFiber Networks ’ subscribers will be able to access network for remote working , and other services over broadband connection such as remote education and healthcare .
Sasidev MG , Director , AirFiber Networks , said : “ Robust and fast broadband has become our lifeline as learning and businesses have moved online . We are committed to providing resilient and world-class broadband services to our subscribers . Nokia is a global technology leader , and we are confident that its solution and expertise will help us address the growing and evolving needs of our subscribers .”
Nokia wins 5G deal with DITO in the Philippines
Nokia has been selected by DITO Telecommunity Corporation ( DITO ) to deploy 5G services on the island of Mindanao
in the Philippines .
The deployment will enable DITO to complete its strategy of building a high-quality 5G network throughout the country , which formally launched in May 2021 .
With this deal , Nokia is helping DITO to deliver 5G services to its customers with superior speeds , capacity and lower latencies while reducing complexity and driving down costs through increased energy efficiencies .
To achieve the desired network performance , Nokia is providing equipment from its comprehensive massive MIMO , multi-band , Single RAN AirScale portfolio to build the Radio Access Network ( RAN ) for the 5G infrastructure across Mindanao .
DITO also utilized Nokia ’ s NetAct solution for network management and seamless daily network operations , including configuration management , monitoring and software management . Nokia provided digital design and deployment for a faster time to market as well as optimization and technical support services .
Tommi Uitto , President of Mobile Networks , Nokia , said : “ We are proud to continue our partnership with DITO into the 5G era and help deliver its ambitious plans for 5G connectivity . We are also delighted that DITO has selected our industry-leading 5G RAN solutions to underpin its new network which will deliver incredible connectivity experiences for businesses and people .”
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