Nokia partners with Zain Iraq to boost network capacity with advanced microwave technology
2024年9月22日 - 4:00PM
Press ReleaseNokia partners with Zain Iraq to boost network
capacity with advanced microwave technology
- High-capacity microwave solution to enhance network capacity
and modernize infrastructure
- To prepare the network for data surge and increasing network
demand
22 September 2024Baghdad, Iraq – Nokia today announced a
strategic partnership with Zain Iraq to upgrade the telecom
operator's network in the south of Iraq. The three-year deal marks
Nokia’s first entry into the microwave (MW) business with Zain
Iraq, enhancing network capacity and modernizing the infrastructure
to support future growth and increased traffic demand.
The deployment will begin immediately, with a focus on
optimizing network performance and ensuring scalability to
accommodate future growth. Nokia’s solutions will help Zain Iraq to
expand the network capacity and enhance customer experience while
paving the way for future innovations in the region. Zain Iraq has
been experiencing increasing demand for its data services and the
expansion is necessary to provide the best service to its
customers. Nokia will implement its state-of-the-art microwave
technology, including the latest E-band solutions, to upgrade Zain
Iraq's MW backbone. This upgrade will increase network capacity and
prepare the network for the anticipated data surge driven by rising
customer usage.
This deal involves swapping out competitor equipment and
introducing Nokia's high-capacity microwave solutions. Central to
this deployment is the UBT-T XP version, which offers the highest
transmit power in the market. This technology reduces antenna sizes
and tower load, delivering significant capital expenditure (CAPEX)
and operational expenditure (OPEX) savings.
Mikko Lavanti, Senior Vice President of Mobile Networks
at Nokia MEA, said: “This deal underscores our strong
local capabilities and expertise. By deploying our advanced
microwave solutions, Zain Iraq will benefit from an optimized
network that is ready to handle the demands of the future,
including meeting the needs of its growing customer base.”
Emre Gurkan, CEO of Zain Iraq, said: “Our
partnership with Nokia enables us to overcome capacity limitations
and modernize our network infrastructure. With Nokia's advanced
microwave technology and E-band solutions, we are not only
resolving current challenges but also future-proofing our network
for future growth.”
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