Nokia says it will supply DWDM platforms to Vodafone Idea (Vi) for use in 5G network support in India. The DWDM gear will support 100G now in the access network with the ability to grow to 200G support and greater, Nokia asserts.
Vi will deploy Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), which Nokia says will provide opex savings and reduce power consumption and total cost of ownership (TCO).
“We are building the best-in-class digital networks to address the evolving market demands. As we prepare for 5G, we are focused at forging partnerships with ecosystem players to bring superior quality network and services for consumers and enterprises,” commented Jagbir Singh, CTO at Vi. “Collaborating with Nokia allows us to use the latest technology solutions to modernize our networks and provide the best possible quality to our subscribers.”
“Our field-proven 1830 PSS solution will allow Vodafone Idea to address the growing capacity demand and provide best-in-class network experience to their subscribers while preparing the networks for the 5G era,” added Prashant Ramesh Malkani, head of Vodafone Idea CBT at Nokia. “We are excited to partner with Vodafone Idea in this crucial deployment of Access DWDM and supporting them in their 5G vision to provide exceptional experience to their subscribers.”
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Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.
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