Nokia has been selected byĀ MTNĀ South Africa as one of its 5GĀ RAN equipment providers. Under the deal, Nokia will modernise the existing 2G/3G/4G radio network and expand MTNās 5G radio network across 2,800 sites in the Central and Eastern parts of the country. Nokia will provide equipment from its AirScale portfolio, including 5G AirScale baseband, MassiveĀ MIMOĀ active antennas and remote radio heads (RRH) covering all urban and rural scenarios. Michele Gamberini,Ā MTNĀ South Africaās Chief Technology and Information Officer, said:Ā āWe need next-generation technologies, such as Nokiaās AirScale portfolio, to ensure that South Africa is a leader in the digital era across the African continent and globally. Our partnership with Nokia allows us to rapidly expand our 5G network so that our citizens and their businesses can leverage the digital economy and reap the benefits of a modern connected life.ā
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