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Nokia selected by Globe Telecom to rollout 5G in the Philippines
Nokia ’ s 5G partnership with Globe Telecom will offer customers superior speeds , capacity and lower latencies while reducing complexity .
Nokia has been selected by Globe Telecom in a three-year deal to upgrade its existing 4G network , as well as expand the geographical reach of its 5G network at over 1,000 sites in the Philippines . The deployment will cover the second and third largest islands of Mindanao and Visayas and will begin in Q2 2021 with completion expected in 2023 .
Under the terms of the agreement , Nokia will provide equipment and services from its comprehensive 5G AirScale portfolio to build out the Radio Access Network ( RAN ), including base stations and other radio access products .
Globe Telecom will also use Nokia ’ s high-capacity AirScale massive MIMO Adaptive Antenna solution , which utilizes the latest 64TR radios to boost coverage and performance .
Utilizing the new 3.5GHz spectrum band for dense urban coverage , Globe Telecom will be able to provide end-users with high peak speeds typical on 5G network . The deal will also see the expansion of the existing FDD / TDD LTE network infrastructure . These solutions will enable Globe Telecom to roll out 5G services across the two major islands of the Philippines and offer customers superior speeds , capacity and lower latencies while reducing complexity .
Nokia will provide its NetAct solution for network management and seamless daily network operations as well as deliver digital design and deployment and optimization and technical support services .
Nokia is an existing partner of Globe Telecom and provides a wide range of solutions including wireless , IP , optical , and fixed network products and services .
Ernest Cu , President and CEO , Globe Telecom , said : “ We ’ re pleased to continue our partnership with Nokia to deliver compelling 5G experiences to our customers . We are going full steam ahead in delivering 5G in more areas , as this technology brings us closer to our goal of providing # 1stWorldNetwork in the Philippines .”
Tommi Uitto , President of Mobile Networks , Nokia , said : “ It ’ s exciting to be part of this project to deliver 5G services to citizens across the Philippines and see our industryleading 5G RAN solutions underpin the network . The expanded and upgraded 5G network will deliver exciting new solutions to even more people and businesses and our technology will play a fundamental role in delivering these compelling connectivity experiences .” p
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