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Nokia to modernize Taiwan Mobile ’ s 5G network and upgrade existing 4G infrastructure with equipment from industryleading AirScale portfolio .

These are all powered by its energy-efficient ReefShark System-on- Chip technology and combine to provide superior coverage and capacity .

The project will see thousands of existing LTE sites modernized for better energy efficiency supporting Taiwan Mobile ’ s sustainability targets .

Taiwan Mobile will also install Nokia ’ s IPAA + solution helping them to add additional antennas in constricted urban environments .

This will add capacity and coverage and provide a better end-user experience for TWM ’ s customer base of approximately 10 million including in rural areas .

The deal is intended to enhance experience for customers in both urban and rural environments with premium capacity and coverage .

Taiwan Mobile is also targeting targeting sustainability goals with Nokia ’ s energy-efficient portfolio .

The move comes following the merger of Taiwan Mobile and Taiwan Star last year and will help prepare Taiwan Mobile ’ s network for the 5G-Advanced era .

Under the deal , Nokia will supply equipment from its industryleading 5G AirScale portfolio for the first time in Taiwan . This includes Nokia ' s next-generation , modular , high-capacity AirScale baseband solutions , Habrok 32 and Osprey 32 Massive MIMO radios and Remote Radio Head products .

Additionally , Taiwan Mobile will implement Nokia ’ s industry-leading Carrier Aggregation technology to its network . This combines radio spectrum to significantly boost the data rates offering customers better throughput , capacity , and performance .

Nokia has partnered with Taiwan Mobile for over 20 years and has previously provided 2G , 3G , and 4G mobile networks covering RAN , mobile core and voice core .

Nokia has most recently supported Taiwan Mobile in the deployment of its nationwide 5G infrastructure including over 3,000 new cell sites .

Jamie Lin , President , Taiwan Mobile , said : “ This expanded partnership with Nokia marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing our 10 million customers with the best possible 5G experience , while also supporting the growing needs of over 1 million IoT devices across our network . By leveraging Nokia ' s cutting-edge AirScale portfolio , we are not only enhancing network performance and capacity but also reinforcing our dedication to sustainability and advancing our Telco + Tech strategies . This collaboration will enable us to deliver superior connectivity to both urban and rural areas , ensuring that all our customers can enjoy the full benefits of the 5G era .”

Tommi Uitto , President of Mobile Networks , Nokia , said : “ Nokia is partnering with Taiwan Mobile to modernize their 5G and 4G networks to deliver enhanced performance and coverage and better customer experience . We are deploying the latest equipment from our energy-efficient AirScale portfolio , which will enable a greener network with reduced environmental impact , contributing to the operator ’ s sustainability goals .” p

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