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Nokia expands network-in-a-box programme to simplify broadband builds and BEAD projects
Nokia has announced the expansion of its ‘network-in-a-box’ programme to provide essential network infrastructure products in a single bundle that operators and BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment) participants need
Read moreFixed line business generation still prominent despite wireless hype
While mobile technologies get most of the telecoms marketing attention these days, recent announcements show there is still plenty left in the fixed line tank to drive new communications sales.
Read moreNokia deploys multi-gig fibre broadband for Valoo in Finland
Espoo, Finland. 14 April 2023 – Nokia has announced it is deploying a 10G broadband network for operator Valoo in Finland. The deal includes fibre access nodes for the central
Read moreNokia, KPN trial 25G PON in Rotterdam animal hospital
Espoo, Finland – Nokia announced KPN has demonstrated 20 Gb/second broadband speeds in a field trial with the Caresse animal hospital in Rotterdam. High speed connectivity is increasingly important in veterinary medicine where high resolution images need to be
Read moreNokia and American Tower introduce SDN virtualisation to redefine fibre broadband deployment
Espoo, Finland – Nokia announced it has deployed its Altiplano Open Access solution for American Tower’s fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure in Argentina. The network controller solution uses virtualisation to share network resources as slices of a physical network, enabling the wholesaling of fibre access on a network-as-a-service (NaaS) basis. American Tower has already onboarded three virtual network operator tenants in the
Read moreNokia and Nextlink Internet roll out multi-gig broadband in 12 US states
Dallas, United States – Nokia announced that Nextlink Internet, a rural-based and rural-focused operator in the U.S., has chosen its XGS-PON solution to support network growth, connecting 200,000 homes and businesses in rural and exurban communities in its seven
Read moreNokia launches knowledge hub for newcomer broadband network builders
Espoo, Finland. 28 July, 2022 – Nokia has launched the fibre techzone knowledge hub. The free resource, aimed at newcomers to the fibre broadband space, gives comprehensive guidance about how to plan, fund, build, operate, and monetise a broadband network.
Read moreNokia and CityFibre sign 10 year agreement to build 10Gb/second UK broadband network
Espoo, Finland – Nokia has announced a 10-year XGS-PON broadband equipment agreement with CityFibre including access nodes for its nationwide network of purpose-built Fibre Exchanges, fibre modems for customer homes and IP aggregation switches. Shipments will begin in Q4 2022.
Read moreNokia launches a network-in-a-box program for rural broadband builders
Nashville, USA. 13 June 2022 – Nokia has announced a Rural Broadband Relief Programme for regional service providers in North America aspiring to close the digital divide. Unveiled at the Fibre Connect conference, Nokia has set aside Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) kits for expedited delivery to rural service providers. Each ‘network-in-a-box’ kit is suitable for
Read moreNokia announces shipment of 1.5 millionth Quillion-powered PON port for broadband fibre nodes
Espoo, Finland. 24 May 2022 – Nokia announced it has reached the 1.5 million port milestone for its Quillion chipset-based broadband solutions, potentially reaching 50 million subscribers ready for 10Gb/sec and more. 500K of the ports are 25G PON-ready.
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