Nokia and Togocom deploy first 5G network in West Africa
30 Novembre 2020 - 11:00AM
Press Release
Nokia and Togocom deploy first 5G network in West
Africa
- Nokia supplies
5G equipment and services introducing cutting-edge connectivity to
Togo
30 November 2020
Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has been
selected by African mobile operator, Togocom in a three-year deal
to deploy 5G across the country. In the capital city Lomé, the 5G
network has just been launched -- the first time a 5G network has
been deployed in West Africa. The deal, which also sees legacy 2G,
3G and 4G networks enhanced, will strengthen Togocom’s
market-leading position in Togo and future-proof its infrastructure
for the next-generation of digital services for Togolese
citizens.
The deal sees Nokia provide equipment from its comprehensive
AirScale portfolio, including AirScale Base Stations, AirScale
massive MIMO Adaptive Antenna solutions that enables Togocom to
deliver market-leading 5G experiences to subscribers with ultra-low
latency, connectivity and capacity. This supports the increasing
demand for data services from Togocom’s subscribers. Nokia also
supplies its AirScale Micro Remote Radio Head (RRH) solution to
meet the demand for capacity and reliable coverage both indoors and
outdoors. Togocom also deploys the Nokia AirFrame data center
solution to support cloud-based applications necessary for future
telco networking.
Nokia also deploys 5G monetization, data management and Digital
Operations software solutions across its open, scalable CloudBand
Infrastructure Software, enabling Togocom to capture new 5G revenue
opportunities, enhance business velocity and agility, and
streamline the operator’s network operations. Solutions include
Nokia Converged Charging (formerly Smart Plan Suite) together with
partner solution for end-to-end BSS, Policy Controller, Session
Management, Subscriber Data Management, Signaling, Nokia Mediation
(formerly Data Refinery), NetAct network management system and
Archive Cloud to automate the backup and storage of network
data.
Nokia also provides digital deployment, network design,
optimization and technical support services enabling Togocom to
benefit from a faster network launch and ensure subscriber
requirements for quality and reliability are met.
Nokia is a long-term partner of Togocom and has previously
supplied equipment for their 3G and 4G networks. Togocom is the
Togolese market leader in telecommunications serving the entire
country.
Nokia’s solution enables Togocom to better manage the increasing
number of subscribers and devices, as well as deliver
high-performance networking which is the demand for LTE/5G and the
Internet of Things (IoT). The solution also includes Nokia’s
industry-leading data center gateway that supports Software Defined
Networking and is designed to address the demanding requirements of
data centers and cloud services.
Through the solution, Togocom can provide a seamless customer
experience with a highly scalable network and significantly expand
capacity across its edge/core routing network as it prepares for
next-generation broadband and 5G services.
Togocom uses the increased capacity of its new 5G network to
connect fixed subscribers using the Nokia FastMile 5G gateway. The
solution is easy for subscribers to install, delivering ultra-fast
broadband speeds to homes while using Wi-Fi to connect devices
within the home.
Paulin Alazard, CEO at Togocom, said: “Nokia’s
technology helps us to modernize our existing nationwide network
and enable us to offer subscribers with access to cutting-edge 5G
services. We are proud to be the first country in West Africa to
offer 5G’s incredible connectivity, which is be a game changer in
supporting Togolese citizens with a range of new services and
opportunities.”
Pierre Chaume, Vice President of North and West Africa
at Nokia, said: “We are delighted to continue our
long-standing and successful partnership with Togocom by supporting
them in becoming the first mobile operator in West Africa to
deliver commercial 5G services to their subscribers. Togocom has
ambitious plans for 5G and we are proud of our collaboration with
the operator to bring incredible connectivity to its customers as
we enter the 5G era.”
Resources:Webpage: Nokia 5G coreWebpage: Nokia
AirScaleWebpage: Nokia CloudBandWebpage: Nokia MonetizationWebpage:
Nokia Subscriber Data ManagementWebpage: Nokia IP Multimedia
Subsystem IMSWebpage: Nokia Cloud Signaling DirectorWebpage: Nokia
NetActWebpage: Nokia Cloud Mobility ManagerWebpage: 210 WBXWebpage:
Nokia Network Planning and Optimization
About Togocom:TOGOCOM is the Togolese telecom
market´s leader, currently serving the Togolese people wherever
they reside in the country. The group is was born from
consolidating the activities of Togo Télécom, Togo´s
historical fixed-phone operator, and Togocel, the country´s
mobile-network operator. TOGOCOM aims to become an exemplar of
service quality that meets the highest international standards,
most notably in terms of network coverage and speed, customer
satisfaction and the availability of products and services.
About NokiaWe create the technology to connect
the world. Only Nokia offers a comprehensive portfolio of network
equipment, software, services and licensing opportunities across
the globe. With our commitment to innovation, driven by the
award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, we are a leader in the development
and deployment of 5G networks.
Our communications service provider customers support more than
6.4 billion subscriptions with our radio networks, and our
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