Nokia and eir to extend IP collaboration to support growing customer base for new services across Ireland
July 23 2024 - 3:00AM
Press releaseNokia and eir to extend IP collaboration to support
growing customer base for new services across Ireland
- New 400/800GE IP backbone to support growth in data traffic
from eir’s fixed and mobile subscribers.
- eir will use Nokia’s service router platform powered by its
latest in-house FP5 routing silicon for greater capacity, power
efficiency and security.
23 July 2024Dublin, Ireland: eir, Ireland’s leading
telecommunications company, and Nokia today announced the extension
of its IP collaboration to support the evolving needs and
expectations of its customers with access to world-class technology
and connectivity solutions.
The agreement will see eir introduce the latest 400/800GE IP
backbone for larger capacity to meet future traffic growth and
Nokia’s 7750 Service Router, powered by Nokia’s in-house routing
silicon, FP5, for greater flexibility, power efficiency and
security. This move will support eir’s commitment to provide the
most reliable and unparalleled connectivity and service to every
corner of Ireland.
Fergal McCann, Chief Technology Officer at eir,
said: “This announcement further supports our strategy to
‘Connect for a Better Ireland’, enabling access to the latest
technology and fastest speeds and to grow our network capacity to
meet continued customer and traffic growth. eir is delighted to
continue to grow its collaboration with Nokia for IP Network
Infrastructure delivering future-proof and highly reliable network
technology for our customers.”
Phil Siveter, CEO, UK and Ireland at Nokia,
said: “eir has been a strategic customer for Nokia’s
Network Infrastructure business for many years with our IP
collaboration starting more than 15 years ago. We are delighted to
extend our reach to include our latest IP routing technology and
solutions to further support eir’s commitment to the quality of its
services across Ireland now and in the future.”
Resources and additional
information Webpage: 7750 Service
RouterWebpage: FP5 Network Processor
Technology
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About Eireir is the principal provider of
fixed-line and mobile telecommunications services in Ireland with
approximately 2 million customers. eir has the most extensive
telecommunications network in Ireland both in terms of capacity and
geographic reach. The Group provides a comprehensive range of
advanced voice, data, broadband and TV services to the residential,
small business, enterprise, and government markets. eir's mobile
division operates under the eir Mobile and GoMo brands. In
addition, the wholesale division, open eir, is the largest
wholesale operator in Ireland, providing products and services,
across a range of regulated and unregulated markets.
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