Eastlink, a leading telecommunication provider in Canada, has partnered with Nokia to enhance its mobile network with energy-efficient 5G technology. This multi-year strategic access network partnership aims to modernize Eastlink’s mobile network and provide customers with faster speeds, increased performance, and greater network capacity.
As part of the collaboration, Eastlink will leverage Nokia’s comprehensive AirScale portfolio, which includes 5G RAN (Radio Access Network), to boost its mobile experience. The portfolio comprises various components such as baseband, remote radio heads, and massive MIMO antennas that offer vast 5G capacity, extensive coverage, and easy deployment. These solutions are powered by Nokia’s innovative and energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) technology, ensuring high capacity and network performance while enabling efficient operations.
The partnership between Eastlink and Nokia involves new site expansion and upgrades to existing sites. The first site equipped with Nokia’s technology is expected to go live in August, marking the beginning of a transformative journey for Eastlink’s mobile network. By harnessing state-of-the-art fiber optic and mobile networks, Eastlink has established itself as a provider of world-class communications services, spanning high-speed internet, mobile, TV, phone, data services, security, and smart home solutions.
Eastlink has been investing significantly in its mobile service over the years, allocating half a billion dollars since its launch in 2013 to expand its reach across Canada and Bermuda. Most recently, the company has focused on enhancing its mobile service in New Brunswick and the Acadian Peninsula. The collaboration with Nokia aligns with Eastlink’s strategy to partner with industry leaders to deliver the best mobile experience to its customers.
Jeff Gillham, CEO at Eastlink, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, stating that Nokia’s global leadership in 5G technology makes them an essential contributor to Eastlink’s mobile radio access network strategy. By leveraging Nokia’s expertise in next-generation technology, which emphasizes energy-efficiency and security, Eastlink aims to deliver an unparalleled mobile experience to its customers.
Jeffrey Maddox, President of Nokia Canada, shared his excitement about partnering with Eastlink to enhance their 5G network. According to him, Nokia’s AirScale platform will provide Eastlink’s consumer and enterprise customers with cutting-edge 5G speeds and reliability. Maddox also emphasized the transformative impact of 5G technology and his anticipation of seeing more Canadians enjoying these amazing technologies.
Nokia is renowned for its commitment to creating technology that helps the world act together. As a leader in B2B technology innovation, Nokia pioneers networks that sense, think, and act, spanning mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. The company’s work is further enhanced by its intellectual property and long-term research conducted at the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. Service providers, enterprises, and partners worldwide place their trust in Nokia to deliver secure, reliable, and sustainable networks, as well as to collaborate on the development of future digital services and applications.
The partnership between Eastlink and Nokia represents a significant step forward in the advancement of Eastlink’s mobile network. With the deployment of Nokia’s energy-efficient 5G technology, customers can look forward to a mobile experience characterized by enhanced speeds, improved performance, and greater network capacity. As Eastlink continues to invest in its mobile service across Canada, this partnership with Nokia reaffirms its commitment to delivering the best possible service to its customers.
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