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Nokia wins 5G deal with Viettel Group in Vietnam
Nokia to deploy first Vietnamese-made 5G solutions in country .
Nokia has signed a major new deal with Viettel Group ( Viettel ) to deploy 5G equipment for the first time nationwide in Vietnam .
The ambitious project will cover 22 provinces across the country and support Viettel ’ s strategy of advancing 5G infrastructure and digital transformation . The project will also see Nokia modernize Viettel ’ s 4G infrastructure and deployment will begin this year .
Under the deal , Nokia will supply equipment from its industry-leading 5G AirScale portfolio for the first time in Vietnam covering 2,500 sites . This includes Nokia ’ s next-generation AirScale baseband solutions , Massive MIMO radios and Remote Radio Head products . These are all powered by its energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology and combine to provide superior coverage and capacity . It marks the first 5G network in Vietnam where the deployed products have also been locally manufactured – highlighting Nokia ’ s commitment to the region .
Tao Duc Thang , President & CEO , Viettel Group , said : “ This important project with our long-term partner Nokia will play a critical role in advancing Viettel Group ’ s strategy of deploying 5G infrastructure and driving digital transformation in Vietnam . 5G technology supports the development of national digital infrastructure and a digital service ecosystem – creating opportunities for economic growth and increased productivity .”
Tommi Uitto , President of Mobile Networks , Nokia , said : “ Nokia is proud to be Viettel Group ’ s principal partner in this critical digital transformation project that will lay the foundations for Vietnam ’ s future competitiveness . Nokia has been a part of Vietnam ’ s growth over the past three decades and this initiative of enhancing local technology production continues to strengthen our bond with the country . Our AirScale portfolio offers premium connectivity , low latency , and reduced power consumption supporting Vietnam ’ s digital future .”
Vietnam ’ s Ministry of Information and Communications has placed great importance on 5G as a critical national infrastructure that will enable sustained socioeconomic development through science , technology and innovation with Vietnam ’ s digital economy expected to contribute between 20 % and 30 % of GDP by 2030 .
Nokia deploys high-performance cross-border DWDM network for IGC
International Gateway Company Limited ( IGC ) has selected Nokia ’ s next-generation optical transport solution to modernize its existing DWDM network , which connects the East region to Cambodia and the South region to Malaysia . the Cambodian border to the Malaysian border . We are pleased with the timely and seamless completion of the project and look forward to strengthening our partnership and collaboration with Nokia in the future .”
Powered by Nokia ’ s latest generation Photonic Service Engine ( PSE ) chipset , the upgraded network will be capable of transmitting 400G per wavelength , enabling IGC to more effectively manage booming traffic demands while ensuring superior data center connectivity for its customers .
Upon deployment in Bangkok and in the East and South regions , Nokia ’ s Data Center Interconnect ( DCI ) solution will enable IGC to cost-effectively meet requirements for a high-capacity , robust network as consumer data demand surges .
Ajay Sharma , Head of Network Infrastructure Sales , SEA North , Nokia , said : “ We are thrilled that our industry-leading products and solutions will help IGC fulfil the transmission capacity demands of its customers today and in the future . Our innovative DWDM optical network solution is designed to help service providers cost-effectively enhance network capacity and build resilience while reducing their energy consumption .”
Based on Nokia ’ s latest photonic service engine ( PSE ) chipset , Nokia ’ s DWDM solution will also allow IGC to improve its energy efficiency .
Pichit Satapattayanont , CEO , IGC , said : “ Nokia ’ s cost-effective and resilient DWDM solution , based on coherent technology , will help our hyperscale customers by providing superior connectivity from
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