Nokia and U.S. Cellular sign multi-year 5G network modernization deal
March 05 2019 - 8:01AM
Press Release
- Nokia to provide end-to-end 5G solutions, including technology,
software and services
5 March 2019
Dallas and Chicago - Nokia expands its relationship with U.S.
Cellular with the signing of a five-year deal to modernize the
company's network by providing its end-to-end 5G technology,
software and services solutions. This will enable U.S. Cellular to
deliver innovative services to its customers and expand into
new customer and enterprise segments with 5G services and
solutions.
The new contract builds upon the 5G trial activities Nokia and
U.S. Cellular have been engaged in during the last year. As part of
the agreement Nokia will modernize and build out a 5G network for
U.S. Cellular across its markets using 5G capabilities compliant
with 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) standards.
Mike Irizarry, Executive Vice President and CTO, U.S.
Cellular, said: "By keeping U.S. Cellular's network on the
cutting edge, we can continue to deliver the innovation our
customers demand, gain new customers and add new revenue models -
all with a 5G-ready network. With Nokia's end-to-end solutions we
will have the ability to launch 5G-based services that will provide
massive connectivity and enhanced IoT to our customers."
Ricky Corker, President of Customer Operations for the
Americas, Nokia, said: "5G will ultimately deliver
unprecedented user experiences and business models that require
innovative solutions. We're delighted to continue our work with
U.S. Cellular to accelerate 5G development and deployment that will
not only provide a multi-fold increase in capacity for its
customers, but also deliver 5G coverage."
U.S. Cellular will leverage multiple products across Nokia's
end-to-end 5G technology, software and professional services
portfolio. Nokia's 5G portfolio is based on its commercial
AirScale radio platform and a cloud-based network architecture.
5G promises to enable faster speeds, massive connectivity,
decade-long battery life for sensors and super-responsive and
reliable networks for customers. This will unleash on-demand
virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences,
driverless vehicles, medical monitoring, advanced industrial
automation services, and so much more - all requiring ubiquitous
low latency connectivity.
Resources
- Web Page: Nokia 5G Future X
- Web Page: Nokia AirScale Radio Access
- Web Page: Nokia AirScale Cloud RAN
- Web Page: Nokia 5G Services
- Web Page: Plan your 5G transformation journey
- Web Page: Start building commercial 5G networks today
- Web Page: 5G Possibilities
About NokiaWe create the technology to connect the world.
We develop and deliver the industry's only end-to-end portfolio of
network equipment, software, services and licensing that is
available globally. Our customers include communications service
providers whose combined networks support 5.7 billion
subscriptions, as well as enterprises in the private and public
sector that use our network portfolio to increase productivity and
enrich lives.
Through our research teams, including the world-renowned Nokia
Bell Labs, we are leading the world to adopt end-to-end 5G networks
that are faster, more secure and capable of revolutionizing lives,
economies and societies. Nokia adheres to the highest ethical
business standards as we create technology with social purpose,
quality and integrity. nokia.com
About U.S. CellularU.S. Cellular is the fifth-largest
full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing
national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed
to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier
offers coverage where the other carriers don't and a wide range of
communication services that enhance consumers' lives, increase the
competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of
government operations. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one
of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news,
promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on
Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and
YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
Media Inquiries:Carol DeMatteoExternal
Communications, North AmericaNokiaPhone: +1 214 728 6197Email:
carol.dematteo@nokia.com
Nokia Communications Phone: +358 10 448 4900
Email: press.services@nokia.com
Kellie SzaboU.S. Cellular Media RelationsPhone: 773 355
3307Email: kellie.szabo@uscellular.com
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